[Hiring] Senior Medical Coding Specialist @ICON plc

Role Description

As a Senior Medical Coding Specialist at ICON, you will ensure accurate and consistent coding of medical data for clinical trials.

• Take ownership of scientific operations deliverables, applying your expertise to complex challenges.
• Lead the medical coding process for clinical trial data, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the coding of medical terms using standardized dictionaries such as MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary, ensuring accurate data interpretation.
• Collaborate with clinical data management, safety, and clinical operations teams to resolve coding discrepancies and ensure data quality.
• Provide guidance and support to junior coding specialists, ensuring proper training and adherence to coding best practices.
• Participate in the development and implementation of coding guidelines, quality control processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure timely completion of coding tasks to meet project timelines and deliverables.
• Stay current with changes in coding standards, industry regulations, and therapeutic area knowledge to maintain high coding accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

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.
• Benefits may vary depending on role and location.