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Coding Specialist

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
1-1.6 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote 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

Job Title: Coding Specialist – Clinical Data
Location: Remote, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 1–1.6 Years
Job ID: R-01338263


About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific is the global leader in serving science, with annual revenues exceeding $44 billion. Our mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Through our innovative technologies and services, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, and Patheon, we support life sciences research, clinical development, and pharmaceutical production worldwide. With a team of over 90,000 professionals, we combine scientific expertise and advanced technologies to accelerate the delivery of life-changing therapies.


Role Overview

The Coding Specialist is a critical contributor to clinical data management, responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant coding of medical and clinical trial terminology. Working under established Coding Plans, SOPs, GCP guidelines, and Data Validation Manuals (DVMs), the Coding Specialist reviews and resolves data issues, maintains coding quality, and delivers inspection-ready data. This role collaborates closely with clinical data management (CDM) teams and study sites to ensure timely, high-quality coding outputs.


Key Responsibilities

  • Apply established Coding Plans and dictionaries (e.g., MedDRA, WHODD) to code clinical and medical terminology

  • Review coding listings and identify discrepancies, working with CDM teams and study sites for resolution

  • Ensure coding accuracy and compliance with departmental SOPs, GCP, and DVM standards

  • Maintain all coding documentation, ensuring deliverables meet quality, timeline, and regulatory requirements

  • Provide guidance on coding practices to the project team

  • Prepare project-specific status reports for supervisors and clients

  • Contribute to inspection-ready, analysis-ready datasets to support clinical trials


Education & Experience Requirements

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

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

  • Hands-on experience with EDC systems such as RAVE or Veeva

  • Familiarity with MedDRA and WHODD coding dictionaries


Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of clinical and medical terminology

  • Attention to detail with ability to manage complex coding tasks accurately

  • Proficient in using interactive computer programs and EDC systems

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

  • Maintain confidentiality of clinical data and client proprietary information

  • Flexible, adaptable, and able to meet project timelines efficiently


Career Growth & Opportunities

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s FSP Data Management team, you will:

  • Gain global exposure by working on international clinical trials across therapeutic areas

  • Take ownership of coding and data deliverables across study lifecycle, from setup to close-out

  • Develop skills in AI-enabled clinical data workflows, data validation, and quality management

  • Explore career progression along the Clinical Data Management track (e.g., Senior CDM, CDTL, CDM PM) or transition into Data Standards/Programming

  • Collaborate with a highly skilled team in a structured mentorship and learning environment


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