ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.
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
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
You will have a strong foundation in scientific operations, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
Required Qualifications And Experience
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.
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