Medical Coder (Contract)

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

eClinical Solutions seeks a Medical Coder to lead centralized coding and SAE reconciliation for assigned clinical trials. You will ensure accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines and maintain MedDRA and WHODrug dictionaries.

You will collaborate with safety, clinical, and data management teams to resolve discrepancies and support QA activities, while contributing to a fast-growing culture focused on innovative data management in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant health science or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years in Pharmaceuticals/Biotechnology with medical coding using WHODrug and MedDRA preferred.
• Knowledge of industry standards, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements for medical coding.
• Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, 21 CFR Part 11 and clinical trial methodology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong prioritization, planning and organization skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Medical Coding Guidelines and SAE reconciliation plans.
• Perform accurate medical coding using MedDRA and WHODrug.
• Review coding accuracy and approve coded terms and synonym lists.
• Conduct SAE reconciliation across trial databases and safety systems.
• Generate coding/SAE queries and collaborate with safety, clinical, and data management teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking and prioritization

Independence and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in health science or related field

Tools

WHODrug

MedDRA

Job description

eClinical Solutions helps life sciences organizations around the world accelerate clinical development initiatives with expert data services and the elluminate Clinical Data Cloud – the foundation of digital trials. Together, the elluminate platform and digital data services give clients self-service access to all their data from one centralized location plus advanced analytics that help them make smarter, faster business decisions.

eClinical Solutions is committed to driving innovation in clinical trials through a better approach to data management and data analytics. We use the eClinical Solutions technology platform, elluminate, throughout the data management process to accelerate timelines for our clients and automate manual processes. We believe in a more agile approach to data management using our core technology elluminate - enabling our life sciences clients to proactively manage their clinical programs and make decisions.

You will make an impact:

The Medical Coder is responsible for centralized medical coding activities and serious adverse event (SAE) reconciliation, serving as the lead coding resource for assigned clinical trials. This role ensures the accuracy and compliance of coding practices, maintains Medical Coding Guidelines and SAE Plans, and supports the reconciliation of serious adverse events.

Accelerate your skills and career within a fast-growing company while impacting the future of healthcare.

Your day to day:

• Design and maintain Medical Coding Guidelines and Serious Adverse Event reconciliation plans in collaboration with sponsors
• Perform precise and consistent medical coding following coding guidelines and utilizing MedDRA and WHODrug dictionaries
• Conduct reviews for coding accuracy and consistency reviews including the approval of coded terms and synonym lists
• Perform serious adverse event reconciliation across clinical trial databases, safety systems and other relevant sources
• Generate coding/SAE queries as necessary
• Collaborate with safety, clinical, and data management teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate representation of medical coding and safety information
• Document coding decisions and justifications for clarity and auditability
• Assist in maintenance activities for coding tools, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT) script creation and execution
• Participate in the completion of MedDRA and WHODrug dictionary up versioning workflow activities in alignment with medical coding guidelines
• Perform testing of coding tool and deployment of coding/SAE listings in elluminate®
• Ensure compliance with eClinical Solutions and industry quality standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Take the first step towards your dream career. Here is what we are looking for in this role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant health science or professional qualification in a relevant scientific/technical discipline preferred
• 5+ years' experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry with medical coding experience using WHODrug and MedDRA preferred
• Knowledge of industry standards, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements for medical coding
• Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, 21 CFR Part 11 and clinical trial methodology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, ability to multitask with strong prioritization, planning and organization skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team setting

Accelerate your skills and career within a fast-growing company while impacting the future of healthcare. We have shared our story, now we look forward to learning yours!

eClinical is a winner of the 2025 Top Workplaces USA Award for Remote Work! We have also received numerous Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards celebrating our exceptional company vision, values, and work-life balance. See all the details here: https://topworkplaces.com/company/eclinical-solutions/

eClinical Solutions is a people first organization. Our inclusive culture values the contribution that diversity brings to our business. We celebrate individual experiences that connect us and that inspire innovation in our community. Our team seeks out opportunities to learn, grow and continuously improve. Bring your authentic self, you are welcome here!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Our management team is committed to the principle that employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, culture fit and business need.

Pay Range

US Pay Ranges

$80,000—$105,000 USD