ICON plc
Senior Medical Coding Specialist
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Senior Medical Coding Specialist
At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.
As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.
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:
- Provide independent review of data coded by third parties ensuring consistent coding.
- Oversee work outsourced to CRO through medical coding review and synonym dictionaries review.
- Participate in the review and maintenance of guidance and training documentation for coding guidelines in accordance with ICH guideline and dictionary definitions.
- Provide support to other departments concerning dictionary use and coding quality.
- Collaborate on the creation and maintenance of CDM documents referencing coding related activities.
- Support and manage MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary upversion activities including third-party vendor operated studies.
- Ensure compliance with industry quality standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
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Your Profile:
You will have a strong foundation in scientific operations, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
- A degree in nursing, biology or health-related field
- English fluency
- 5+ years medical coding using MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionaries
- 5+ years in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry or CRO environment
- Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines and methodology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented, ability to multitask with strong prioritization, planning and organization skills
- Excellent team player
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
- Working knowledge of MedDRA and WHO Drug best practice documents
- Experience with coding application(s), Veeva and Medidata RAVE Coder desirable
- Experience with data warehouse tools (i.e. Elluminate, CORE)
- Good understanding of Clinical Data Management processes and the applicable regulatory requirements
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Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply.
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