PHARMAFull-time
Senior Medical Coding Specialist
By Admin · Clinical Data Management
CHENNAI (IN)HYBRIDPOSTED: 8/24/2026
PHARMAFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONICONContract Research Organization (CRO) / Clinical Research / Healthcare Services
ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Responsibilities
Lead the medical coding process for multi-center clinical trial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strict compliance with industry standards and global regulatory requirements.
Standardize medical terminology coding using global dictionaries, specifically MedDRA (for adverse events and medical history) and WHO Drug Dictionary (for concomitant medications).
Collaborate with Clinical Data Management (CDM), Pharmacovigilance/Safety, and Clinical Operations teams to resolve complex medical coding discrepancies and uphold data quality.
Mentorship and technical leadership for junior coding specialists, conducting quality control reviews and ensuring adherence to clinical coding best practices.
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of project-specific coding guidelines, quality control procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Manage coding timelines and deliverables across global clinical trial projects to ensure milestone compliance.
Technical & Domain Standards
Maintain expert proficiency in MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary hierarchies, version upgrades, and conventions.
Operate within Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS) and specialized electronic data capture (EDC) coding interfaces.
Enforce adherence to GCP, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory mandates governing clinical trial reporting.
Leadership & Impact
Guide cross-functional project teams in resolving data queries and clarifying complex medical terminology.
Oversee coding quality control metrics to ensure audit readiness and seamless safety data reconciliation.
Benefits & Total Rewards
Competitive compensation structure with performance-linked annual incentives.
Comprehensive employee health and wellness coverage (medical, dental, vision), life assurance, and retirement benefits.
Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility across offices in Chennai, Bangalore, or Trivandrum.
REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS
Medical Coding
MedDRA
WHO Drug Dictionary
Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS)
Electronic Data Capture (EDC)
Clinical Trials
SOP Development
COMPENSATION & REWARDS
Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE
ICON plc is a global provider of outsourced drug development and commercialization services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and government organizations. The company specializes in a broad range of clinical research services, from Phase I-IV studies to consulting and data solutions. ICON helps its clients accelerate the development of drugs and devices through comprehensive scientific and operational expertise.
TEAM SIZE: 41,100+ employees
INDUSTRY: Contract Research Organization (CRO) / Clinical Research / Healthcare Services
RECOMMENDED TRAINING
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