Senior Data Coding Specialist - India

Worldwide Clinical Trials; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Worldwide Clinical Trials is seeking a Clinical Coding Specialist to support coding of adverse events, medical histories, and medications for sponsor projects. The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs, dictionary management (MedDRA/WHO-DD), data validation, and collaboration with sponsors and internal teams to ensure high-quality coding within timelines.

Candidates should have a life sciences degree or equivalent, with at least 3 years of clinical coding experience and a keen eye for detail in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Science or Nursing qualification with relevant industry experience.
• Trained/experienced in coding with MedDRA/WHO-DD dictionaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide coding support for studies including start-up coding on existing/new EDC databases.
• Input into Data Management Plan and perform User Acceptance Testing of Database Specifications/CRFs.
• Perform manual coding of medical/medication terms; create and review coding reports for internal/ sponsor review.
• Coordinate dictionary updates and license validation checks for projects.
• Ensure high-quality, timely coding; mentor junior staff and provide leadership as needed.
• Communicate effectively with Sponsors on coding issues and project-specific needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Science

Nursing qualification

Job description

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SUMMARY:

Utilize standard and/or sponsor custom dictionaries to code Adverse Events, Medical and Surgical Histories, Medications and any other sponsor requested medical terminology required for projects. Ensure coding guidelines and company SOP’s are adhered to and dictionary versions / updates are maintained as appropriate for the project. Back up to Manager Clinical Coding and Data Management as required.

Responsibilities

• As a priority, provide coding support for projects including:
  • Coding activities for Study start up on existing and new EDC databases
  • Input into the Data Management Plan, performing User Acceptance Testing, including review of Database Specifications and CRFs
  • Performing manual coding of medical and medication terms, generation and review of coding consistency reports for accuracy and submission of coding reports to internal Medical Monitor / peer review and for sponsor review at periodic time points specified for the project.
• Coordinate dictionary implementation and version updates for projects as applicable.
• Communicate effectively with Sponsors on general and project specific coding issues, as needed.
• Ensure coding is performed and delivered consistently both internally and externally with the highest quality and timelines are met according to study requirements.
• Coordinate dictionary licence validation checks and Worldwide licence renewal process.
• Identify coding process and technology improvements, implement changes, monitor the outcome and recommend further action.
• Provide leadership/mentorship to support junior staff performing coding activities.
• Attend sponsor and team meeting as necessary.
• Maintain solid awareness of study coding budget and potential CIS/OOS issues related to coding for studies.
• Provide regular updates to management regarding coding deliverables, metrics, coding issues, etc. as necessary.
• Ensure clinical coding operations are conducted according to WCT SOP’s.
• Act as back up to Manager Clinical Coding and Data Management as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Must be computer literate and numerate with a willingness to adapt to various computer systems. It is essential that the job holder works with close attention to detail and to be questioning about the validity of the data being entered.
• Excellent time management and man management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple coding tasks and to prioritize workload accordingly with attention to detail.
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to operate effectively in a global work environment.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level (preferably Life Science), Nursing qualification, or relevant industry experience Trained/experienced in coding with industry standard dictionaries (e.g., MedDRA, WHO-DD)
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical data coding or a related role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries.

Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience. Personnel are evaluated on proven competency, level of responsibility, and ability to work independently.

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