🔤 Ensure Data Integrity: Medical Coding Specialist II - Bangalore
Join ICON plc as a Medical Coding Specialist II in Bangalore and become the linguistic architect of clinical trial data. This specialized role positions you as the coding expert who translates complex medical terminology into standardized codes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance across global clinical studies.
As a world-leading healthcare intelligence organization, we're seeking an experienced coding professional to maintain the highest standards of medical data classification. If you're passionate about medical terminology, thrive on accuracy, and excel at resolving coding complexities, this is your opportunity to advance your career while ensuring data quality that supports groundbreaking medical research.
🎯 Your Coding Excellence Mission: Key Responsibilities
Advanced Medical Coding Execution
- Perform advanced medical coding of diagnoses, procedures, and medications using MedDRA and WHO Drug standards
- Ensure coding accuracy and consistency across multiple clinical studies and therapeutic areas
- Apply medical coding expertise to complex clinical trial data with precision and attention to detail
- Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and coding conventions throughout coding processes
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Implement quality control measures to ensure first-time coding accuracy and consistency
- Stay updated on evolving medical coding standards and regulatory expectations
- Ensure implementation of updated coding standards across clinical trial processes
- Maintain audit-ready documentation of coding decisions and rationales
Collaborative Issue Resolution
- Collaborate with clinical and data management teams to resolve complex coding discrepancies and queries
- Serve as coding expert providing guidance on challenging medical terminology classification
- Participate in coding reconciliation processes and query resolution activities
- Support database lock activities through accurate and timely coding completion
Process Improvement & Standardization
- Contribute expertise to development and refinement of medical coding conventions and procedures
- Participate in coding standardization initiatives across global clinical trials
- Support implementation of coding best practices and efficiency improvements
- Contribute to coding dictionary updates and maintenance activities
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams including clinical operations, data management, and biostatistics
- Communicate coding requirements and standards clearly to non-coding team members
- Support training activities for new coding staff and clinical team members
- Participate in coding review meetings and quality assurance discussions
⭐ Your Profile: Medical Coding Expertise
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Pharmacy, or related medical field
- Proven experience in medical coding with MedDRA and WHO Drug dictionaries
- Background in clinical research, pharmaceutical, or healthcare coding environment
- Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements
Technical Competencies
- MedDRA Expertise: Advanced knowledge of MedDRA hierarchy and coding principles
- WHO Drug Proficiency: Experience with WHO Drug dictionary and coding conventions
- Medical Terminology: Strong understanding of medical terminology and clinical concepts
- Quality Standards: Knowledge of coding quality control and validation processes
Professional Attributes
- Exceptional Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to coding accuracy and consistency
- Strong Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve complex coding discrepancies effectively
- Analytical Skills: Capacity to analyze medical terminology and apply appropriate codes
- Communication Excellence: Effective collaboration with diverse team members
Industry Knowledge
- Understanding of clinical trial phases and therapeutic area-specific terminology
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for medical coding in clinical research
- Experience with clinical database systems and coding tools
- Familiarity with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
💫 Why Build Your Coding Career at ICON Bangalore?
Impact Clinical Data Quality
- Play crucial role in ensuring accurate medical data classification for regulatory submissions
- Contribute to patient safety through precise adverse event coding
- Support data integrity across diverse therapeutic areas and study phases
- Ensure coding quality that withstands regulatory scrutiny and audits
Specialized Skill Development
- Clear pathway to Senior Coding Specialist and Coding Leadership roles
- Opportunity to specialize in specific therapeutic areas or coding systems
- Exposure to global coding standards and international best practices
- Professional development in growing clinical data management field
Bangalore-Based Excellence
- Work from ICON's modern Bangalore facility with collaborative environment
- Access to advanced coding tools and technology infrastructure
- Professional development in India's growing clinical research hub
- Structured training and mentorship from experienced coding professionals
Competitive ICON India Benefits
- Attractive salary package with performance recognition
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family
- Global Employee Assistance Programme with local support
- Generous annual leave with Indian public holidays
- Retirement planning benefits and financial security
- Professional development allowance and certification support
- Modern office facilities with collaborative workspace
📋 Coding Systems You'll Master
- MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities)
- WHO Drug Dictionary
- Clinical Trial Coding Conventions
- Quality Control Methodologies
- Regulatory Compliance Standards
🔍 Quality Activities You'll Lead
- Coding Accuracy Validation
- Query Resolution Management
- Dictionary Update Implementation
- Consistency Checks Across Studies
- Audit Preparation Support
🏥 Therapeutic Areas You'll Support
- Oncology and Hematology
- Cardiology and Metabolic Disorders
- Neurology and Psychiatry
- Infectious Diseases
- Rare and Orphan Diseases
✨ Ready to Code Clinical Excellence?
If you're an experienced medical coding professional with MedDRA/WHO Drug expertise and passion for data accuracy, we encourage you to apply. This Medical Coding Specialist II role offers the unique opportunity to advance your career while ensuring the quality of clinical trial data that transforms patient care worldwide.
Apply Now and become ICON's next Medical Coding expert in Bangalore!
