Senior Clinical Data Coder Sponsor-dedicated

QUK IQVIA; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking a Clinical Data Coder in Bloemfontein. The role involves managing coding processes, ensuring quality deliverables, and collaborating with Study Data Managers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in clinical trials and medical terminology, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in clinical trials for base role, 7 years for advanced role.
• Proficiency in Medical Dictionaries and strong knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Develop coding guidelines and deliver accurate coding using MedDRA and WhoDrug.
• Perform quality control of coded data and maintain coding dictionaries.

Skills

Data management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Qualifications in pharmacy, dental, medical, nursing, life sciences

Tools

MedDRA

WHODD

ICD9

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Data Coder

As a Clinical Data Coder, you will manage single and multiservice projects, ensuring quality deliverables on time, within budget, and to customer satisfaction. You will provide expert skills as part of a Clinical Data Management (CDM) team to deliver quality data that meets customer needs. Additionally, you will offer leadership in coding project planning, financial management, communication, and milestone tracking. You may also perform roles such as Data Operations Coordinator (DOC), Data Team Lead (DTL), or manage and deliver a program of studies for a customer.

Responsibilities

• Develop coding guidelines in collaboration with Study Data Managers, aligning with study requirements and defining dictionary versions.
• Deliver timely, consistent, accurate, and reproducible coding using MedDRA and WhoDrug dictionaries.
• Perform independent quality control of coded data and address coding issues from QC or review processes.
• Perform post-coding dictionary upversioning, synonym, and coding reconciliation.
• Perform coding setup UAT and external verbatim coding from non-EDC sources.
• Maintain post-coding dictionary upversioning to align with latest versions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; qualifications in pharmacy, dental, medical, nursing, life sciences, or related fields preferred.
• 7 years (advanced role) or 3-4 years (base role) of relevant experience in clinical trials, including managing coding/data management processes across multiple global projects.
• Proficiency in Medical Dictionaries (e.g., MedDRA, WHODD, ICD9).
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Advanced understanding of data management systems and processes.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral.
• Ability to work comfortably with computer systems and establish trust with customers.

Additional Information

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, healthcare insights, and intelligence, committed to accelerating medical development and improving patient outcomes worldwide.

Key Skills

Data management, coding, project coordination, communication skills.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3-7 years

Vacancy: 1

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