Description
ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a Senior Medical Coding Specialist at ICON, you will ensure accurate and consistent coding of medical data for clinical trials.
Responsibilities:
- 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:
- 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.
Rewards & Benefits
- 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