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Coding Specialist Ii

3-4 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 30, 2025
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

Job Title: Coding Specialist II

📍 Location: Bangalore
🏢 Category: Clinical
🆔 Job ID: 251907


Job Overview

Assist with data management leadership on large/global projects or multiple projects. Responsible for thesaurus management and technical oversight of all dictionary coding activities to ensure delivery of medically coded data according to Fortrea/client quality standards, timelines, and budgets.


Key Responsibilities

📝 Coding & Data Management

  • Perform clinical medical data coding for assigned projects independently on a global basis.

  • Review and contribute to Data Management Plan (DMP) coding sections and Study-specific Dictionary Coding Conventions/Specifications.

  • Assist with dictionary verification of Fortrea and client standard dictionaries.

  • Support project staff in delivering quality coded data on-time and on-budget.

  • Review literature and research technologies/procedures to improve global thesaurus management practices.

🤝 Collaboration & Liaison

  • Liaise with project Lead Data Reviewer, core team members, and Clinical Lead Data Managers.

  • Interact with cross-functional teams: clinical, programming, statistics, Clinical Data Management, and drug safety.

  • Serve as project liaison, providing project-specific coding status.

⚙️ Process Improvement & SOPs

  • Assist in identifying process and efficiency improvements and implement solutions.

  • Support the development and implementation of global SOPs and Work Instructions within the functional area.

  • Maintain coding technical competencies through internal and external training.

👥 Career Development

  • Work with the Manager on personal career development, interpersonal skills, and competency standards.


Minimum Qualifications

🎓 Education:

  • University/college degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or related subject; or certification in allied health profession.

Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of formal education.

💬 Language Skills:

  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

💼 Experience:

  • 3–4 years of relevant experience in clinical data management, including 2 years of clinical data coding (MedDRA and WHODrug).

  • Knowledge of medical coding process and coding tools (e.g., Medidata Coder, Central Coding).

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, data management, biometrics, quality management, and systems applications.

  • Knowledge of ICH Guidelines, GCP, and international regulatory requirements related to medical coding.

🗣️ Skills & Competencies:

  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation skills.

  • Working knowledge of CRO-pharma/biotech relationships and regulatory obligations.

  • Broad knowledge of thesaurus management and Standard Coding Dictionaries.


Preferred Qualifications

  • MedDRA Certification.

  • Knowledge of Fortrea SOPs and organizational structure.


Physical Demands / Work Environment

  • Office or home-based work environment.

  • Travel: ~5% regional; ~50% of travel may require overnight stay. Travel locations vary.


Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Fortrea is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.

📎 Learn more about EEO & Accommodations [here].