Remote Clinical Coding Lead (MedDRA/WHODrug)

Parexel; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parexel is seeking a Clinical Coding Manager for the UK, remote role, to ensure quality and consistency of medical coding across studies. You will lead coding activities, oversee dictionaries, and collaborate with Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, Data Management, and other teams.

The role requires extensive experience in medical coding, regulatory knowledge including ICH-GCP, and strong communication skills to drive cross-functional outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Biology, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in a clinical coding role.
• Expert knowledge of clinical data coding methodologies and medical coding practices.
• Strong understanding of clinical research, regulatory requirements (ICH-GCP) and safety reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the medical coding SME, driving quality and continuous improvement across coding activities.
• Plan, direct, and oversee clinical medical coding in line with procedures and regulations.
• Lead coding and dictionary initiatives supporting clinical development and regulatory activities.
• Manage medical coding dictionaries, synonym lists, and version updates.
• Review coded data for consistency, accuracy, and compliance with coding guidelines.
• Prepare coding reports for medical review and decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely coding across programs.
• Deliver training on medical coding processes and best practices as needed.
• Monitor SOP compliance and address process gaps.
• Maintain access controls to coding dictionary portals and systems.

Skills

Medical coding

Clinical data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing/ Biology/ related field

Tools

MedDRA

WHODrug

Job description

Parexel is seeking a Clinical Coding Manager for the UK, remote role, to ensure quality and consistency of medical coding across studies. You will lead coding activities, oversee dictionaries, and collaborate with Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, Data Management, and other teams.

The role requires extensive experience in medical coding, regulatory knowledge including ICH-GCP, and strong communication skills to drive cross-functional outcomes.