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3+ years
Not Disclosed
Remote, India, India
8 May 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
PPD

Thermo Fisher Scientific Careers

Work Schedule: Standard (Mon–Fri)
Work Environment: Office
Employment Type: Full-time


1. Role Overview

The Senior Coding Specialist I is responsible for medical coding activities within Clinical Data Management (CDM), ensuring clinical trial data is accurately coded using standardized medical terminology dictionaries and in compliance with GCP, SOPs, and coding plans.

The role combines:

  • Clinical terminology expertise

  • Data review and reconciliation

  • Quality control

  • Cross-functional support within clinical trials

This is a specialized data-focused clinical operations role.


2. Core Responsibilities

A. Medical Coding & Data Review

  • Code medical terminology according to:

    • Coding Plan

    • Data Validation Manual (DVM)

    • GCP/SOP standards

  • Review coding listings for:

    • Accuracy

    • Consistency

    • Completeness

  • Identify data discrepancies and support resolution with study teams and sites


B. Clinical Data Quality Management

  • Ensure coding deliverables meet:

    • Quality standards

    • Timelines

    • Budget expectations

  • Maintain coding accuracy throughout study lifecycle

  • Support clinical data consistency and integrity


C. Training & Mentorship

  • Assist in training CDM staff on coding procedures

  • Provide project-specific coding guidance

  • Mentor Coding Specialists and junior team members


D. Cross-Functional Support

  • Support Clinical Data Management (CDM) project teams

  • Provide coding-related consultation and issue resolution

  • Communicate coding status and challenges to stakeholders


E. Reporting & Documentation

  • Produce project-specific coding status reports

  • Maintain documentation according to SOPs and regulatory standards

  • Ensure confidentiality of medical and sponsor data


3. Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification


Experience

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in:

    • Medical coding

    • Clinical data management

    • Clinical trial operations support


4. Core Skills

Clinical & Coding Skills

  • Medical terminology expertise

  • Clinical coding workflows

  • Understanding of:

    • Clinical trial processes

    • GCP guidelines

    • SOP compliance

  • Data discrepancy identification and reconciliation


Technical Skills

  • Interactive coding/data systems

  • Clinical databases and coding tools

  • Report generation and tracking

  • Clinical data review systems


Analytical Skills

  • Strong numerical and analytical ability

  • Problem-solving capability

  • Attention to detail and accuracy


Behavioral Skills

  • Ability to work independently

  • Team collaboration and mentoring

  • Adaptability and flexibility

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Confidential handling of sensitive medical data


5. Key Skill Areas

  • Medical Coding

  • Clinical Data Management (CDM)

  • Clinical Terminology

  • GCP & SOP Compliance

  • Data Quality Review

  • Clinical Trial Data Operations


6. Typical Coding Dictionaries & Systems (Industry Context)

Although not explicitly listed in the JD, this role commonly works with:

  • MedDRA

  • WHO Drug Dictionary

  • Clinical coding and EDC platforms


7. Organizational Context

This role belongs to Clinical Data Management (CDM) operations within clinical research services.

The position supports:

  • Clinical trial data standardization

  • Regulatory-ready datasets

  • Accurate adverse event and medication coding

It is an important backend operational role in clinical trials.


8. Relative Career Positioning

Compared to the other roles you shared:

More Specialized In:

  • Medical coding

  • Clinical trial data standardization

  • Backend clinical data operations

Less Focused On:

  • Site monitoring

  • Medical writing

  • Regulatory strategy

  • Laboratory or manufacturing science


9. Career Progression Path

Typical progression:

  • Coding Specialist
    → Senior Coding Specialist
    → Lead Coding Specialist
    → Clinical Data Management Lead
    → Data Standards Manager
    → Clinical Data Operations Director