Senior Medical Coding Specialist

ICON Strategic Solutions; Mexico; On-site; PHP 2,183,000 - 3,274,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life assurance

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ICON plc in Mexico is seeking a Senior Medical Coding Specialist to ensure accurate coding of clinical trial data. You will lead the coding process and mentor junior staff in a fast-paced, global environment.

You will manage MedDRA and WHODrug coding, collaborate with data management and safety teams, and help implement coding standards and SOPs to maintain data quality and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field.
• Certification in medical coding or clinical data management is a plus.
• Extensive experience in medical coding with MedDRA and WHODrug Dictionary knowledge.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and coding/guidance.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills for accurate terminology interpretation.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities to guide coding teams.
• Proficiency in coding software and CDMS; clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the medical coding process for clinical trial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Manage coding of medical terms using MedDRA and WHODrug Dictionary.
• Collaborate with data management, safety, and operations teams to resolve coding discrepancies.
• Provide guidance and training to junior coding specialists.
• Develop and implement coding guidelines, QA processes, and SOPs.
• Ensure timely completion of coding tasks to meet timelines.
• Stay current with coding standards, regulations, and therapeutic area knowledge.

Skills

Medical coding

MedDRA

WHODrug dictionary

Leadership

CDMS

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare/related field

Medical coding certification (plus)

Tools

Coding software

CDMS

Job description

Senior Medical Coding Specialist - Mexico

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

As a Senior Medical Coding Specialist at ICON, you will ensure accurate and consistent coding of medical data for clinical trials.

What You Will Do

You will take ownership of scientific operations deliverables, applying your expertise to complex challenges.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the medical coding process for clinical trial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Managing the coding of medical terms using standardized dictionaries such as MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary, ensuring accurate data interpretation.
• Collaborating with clinical data management, safety, and clinical operations teams to resolve coding discrepancies and ensure data quality.
• Providing guidance and support to junior coding specialists, ensuring proper training and adherence to coding best practices.
• Participating in the development and implementation of coding guidelines, quality control processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensuring timely completion of coding tasks to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Staying current with changes in coding standards, industry regulations, and therapeutic area knowledge to maintain high coding accuracy and compliance.

Your Profile

You will have a strong foundation in scientific operations, with the experience to work independently and guide others.

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, healthcare, or related field. Certification in medical coding or clinical data management is a plus.
• Extensive experience in medical coding, with in-depth knowledge of coding standards, such as MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and industry guidelines for coding and data management.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to accurately interpret and code medical terminology.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to manage coding teams and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
• Proficiency in coding software and clinical data management systems (CDMS).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a global, fast-paced environment.

What ICON Can Offer You

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our Benefits Examples Include

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here