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Coding Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
1-2 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Coding Specialist – Clinical Data Management

Company: [Insert Company Name]
Location: Remote, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: Clinical Research / Data Management
Experience Required: 1 – 2 years in medical coding or clinical data management


Job Overview

We are seeking a Coding Specialist to join our global clinical data management (CDM) team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for accurate coding of clinical and medical terminology using standard dictionaries and study-specific Coding Plans. This role ensures high-quality, compliant, and analysis-ready data for clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas.

The Coding Specialist will partner with CDM project teams, resolve data discrepancies, maintain coding documentation, and generate regular status reports to support inspection-ready datasets.


Key Responsibilities

Medical Coding & Data Management

  • Perform coding of adverse events, medical history, and other clinical data according to the study Coding Plan and Data Validation Manual (DVM)

  • Review coding listings and identify discrepancies or data issues

  • Collaborate with study teams and sites to resolve data queries and ensure coding accuracy

  • Ensure all coding deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and compliant with SOPs, GCP, and regulatory guidelines

Project Support & Reporting

  • Produce project-specific status reports for internal management and client review

  • Provide guidance to CDM project teams on coding practices and documentation standards

  • Contribute to inspection-ready, high-quality datasets to support clinical and regulatory submissions


Education & Experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field

Experience:

  • 1 – 1.6 years of experience in clinical data management or medical coding

  • Experience using RAVE/Veeva EDC, WHODD, MEDDRA coding dictionaries


Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of medical and clinical terminology

  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of clinical and proprietary data

  • Flexibility to work independently or as part of a team

  • Understanding of clinical trial protocols and Data Validation Manuals

  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements, SOPs, and GCP guidelines


Career Growth & Global Exposure

  • Opportunity to advance along the Clinical Data Management (CDM) track, including Senior CDM, CDTL, and CDM PM roles

  • Exposure to international clinical trials, CRO collaborations, and global study teams

  • Hands-on experience with modern CDM tools, AI-enabled workflows, and data quality processes

  • Develop expertise in clinical data integrity, coding standards, and inspection-ready datasets


Why Join Us

  • Global Exposure: Work across therapeutic areas and phases with international teams, CROs, and vendors

  • End-to-End Ownership: Contribute to study delivery from setup to close-out

  • Professional Growth: Gain experience with modern CDM systems, coding standards, and global regulatory compliance

  • Impact: Play a key role in generating high-quality, accurate clinical data that supports drug development