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Clinical Data Coder 1

Iqvia
IQVIA
2 years
Not Disclosed
Bengaluru, India
10 Feb. 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Data Coder I – Clinical Data Management | MedDRA | WHODD | Hybrid

Job ID: R1525524
Location: Bengaluru, India (Hybrid Work Model)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: Minimum 2 Years in Clinical Data Management / Coding

About the Company

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, and commercial insights for the life sciences industry. The organization accelerates clinical development and supports the commercialization of innovative medical treatments through advanced analytics, data science, and regulatory expertise.

Role Overview

The Clinical Data Coder I is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical data coding and data management activities across clinical trials. The role supports sponsor and company objectives by ensuring accurate coding of adverse events, medications, and medical history using standardized medical dictionaries.

This position may function independently as a Clinical Data Coder, Lead Coder, or Data Operations Coordinator (DOC) on assigned studies and plays a critical role in maintaining data integrity throughout the study lifecycle—from start-up to database lock.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as Clinical Data Coder and/or Lead Coder or DOC for one or more clinical study protocols.

  • Manage coding activities across the full study lifecycle with minimal supervision.

  • Code clinical data using standard medical dictionaries such as MedDRA and WHODrug (WHODD).

  • Validate and test coding applications, reports, datasets, and related programming outputs.

  • Perform data review, raise and resolve data queries, and conduct quality control checks.

  • Manage project timelines related to coding deliverables in collaboration with Data Team Lead (DTL) or Manager.

  • Conduct Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reconciliation activities.

  • Support audit readiness and regulatory inspections for assigned studies.

  • Assist in implementation of new coding technologies and process improvements.

  • Provide independent solutions to coding and data management challenges.

  • Maintain compliance with SOPs, work instructions, and regulatory standards.

  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and sponsors.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Life Sciences, or related healthcare field (or equivalent educational qualification).

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in Clinical Data Management or Clinical Data Coding.

  • Strong knowledge of:

    • Medical Terminology

    • Pharmacology

    • Anatomy and Physiology

  • In-depth experience with medical coding dictionaries such as:

    • MedDRA (Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities)

    • WHODrug (WHODD)

  • Understanding of end-to-end Data Management processes from study initiation to database lock.

  • Experience in SAE reconciliation and coding validation processes.

  • Good knowledge of clinical database technologies and data review systems.

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Core Competencies

  • Clinical trial data integrity and compliance

  • Regulatory-driven coding accuracy

  • Data validation and quality control

  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking

  • Timeline management and operational efficiency

  • Cross-functional collaboration

Why Join IQVIA

  • Work with a globally recognized clinical research organization

  • Exposure to global clinical trials and regulatory environments

  • Hybrid work flexibility

  • Career growth in Clinical Data Management and Regulatory Sciences

  • Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Integrity

IQVIA maintains a strict commitment to ethical hiring practices and zero tolerance for recruitment fraud. All applications must contain accurate and truthful information in compliance with applicable laws and company standards.

This Clinical Data Coder I role is ideal for professionals seeking to build expertise in medical coding, regulatory-compliant data management, and global clinical trial operations within a leading healthcare analytics and research organization.