Functional Consultant – Clinical Terminology & Semantic Standardization (Valencia Based)

IQVIA; Valencia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Valencia is seeking a Functional Consultant - Clinical Terminology & Semantic Standardization to define, implement, and govern clinical terminologies that enable interoperable healthcare data across the ecosystem.

You will collaborate with healthcare professionals and IT teams on SNOMED CT, HL7 FHIR resources, terminology governance, and quality assurance to support standardized, reliable patient data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Official SNOMED CT Implementer certification.
• Experience with SNOMED CT and other terminologies (LOINC, ICD-10, ORPHA, HPO, ATC).
• Knowledge of HL7 FHIR and terminology resources (CodeSystem, ValueSet, ConceptMap).
• Primarily functional profile with user-facing interaction.

Responsibilities

• Functional analysis and implementation of clinical terminologies.
• Definition of normalization processes and semantic governance frameworks.
• Modeling of clinical catalogs and coding strategies.
• Participation in SNOMED CT implementation and maintenance projects.
• Definition of terminology quality assurance procedures.
• Liaison with healthcare professionals, standardization bodies, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical terminology

SNOMED CT

HL7 FHIR

Terminology governance

Interoperability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or related field

SNOMED CT Implementer certification

Tools

Terminology servers

Job description

Join us on our exciting journey! Join a high-impact digital transformation project and play a key role in the evolution of the

Join us on our exciting journey! Join a high-impact digital transformation project and play a key role in the evolution of the Healthcare Information System (HIS) supporting healthcare services in Valencia. As a Functional Consultant - Clinical Terminology & Semantic Standardization, you will contribute to the definition, implementation, and governance of clinical terminologies that enable accurate, standardized, and interoperable healthcare data across the healthcare ecosystem. If you are passionate about healthcare innovation and want to help shape the future of clinical data standardization and interoperability, this position is for you!

Responsibilities

• Functional analysis and implementation of clinical terminologies.
• Definition of normalization processes and semantic governance frameworks.
• Modeling of clinical catalogs and coding strategies.
• Participation in SNOMED CT implementation and maintenance projects.
• Definition of terminology quality assurance procedures.
• Liaison with healthcare professionals, standardization bodies, and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Computer Science, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical terminology projects.
• Official SNOMED CT Implementer certification.
• Practical knowledge of SNOMED CT and other healthcare terminologies (LOINC, ICD-10, ORPHA, HPO, ATC, among others).
• Knowledge of HL7 FHIR and terminology resources (CodeSystem, ValueSet, ConceptMap).
• Primarily functional profile with the ability to effectively interact with users and clients.

Nice To Have

• Knowledge of the OMOP Common Data Model.
• Knowledge of openEHR.
• Experience working with terminology servers.
• Participation in national or international healthcare interoperability projects.

Soft Skills

• Customer-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to work autonomously and provide technical-functional leadership.
• Ability to work effectively in complex and multidisciplinary environments.

Languages

• Spanish: Native or professional proficiency.
• Catalan: Native or professional proficiency.
• English: Professional proficiency (minimum B2 level).

equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and merit. We prohibit discrimination based on any unlawful consideration such as age, race, national origin, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

We know that meaningful results require not only the right approach but also the right people. Regardless of your role, we invite you to reimagine healthcare with us. You will have the opportunity to play an important part in helping our clients drive healthcare forward, and whatever your career goals, we are here to ensure you get there!

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

At IQVIA, we believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging empower our mission to accelerate innovation for a healthier world. We create a culture of belonging by valuing the perspectives of all talented employees worldwide and providing them with the opportunity to power smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere. When our talented employees bring their authentic selves and their diverse experiences to work, they enable us to accomplish extraordinary things. Multifaceted thought processes spark innovation. Multi-talented collaboration harnesses innovation to deliver superior outcomes. Likewise, as part of this culture, IQVIA is committed to ensuring effective equality between women and men, integrating it as a strategic principle in its corporate and human resources policies.