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Senior Medical Coding Specialist

Pharmiweb
5-8+ years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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

Senior Medical Coding Specialist (Remote)

Company: ICON Strategic Solutions
Location: United States (Remote / Home-Based)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior-Level
Experience Required: 5–8+ Years
Start Date: 14 January 2026
Application Deadline: 13 February 2026
Salary: Competitive (Commensurate with experience)


About ICON Strategic Solutions

ICON plc is a global leader in healthcare intelligence and clinical research, partnering with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device organizations to accelerate the development of innovative therapies. ICON is known for its commitment to data integrity, regulatory excellence, and patient safety, supported by a diverse and inclusive global workforce.


Role Overview

ICON Strategic Solutions is seeking a Senior Medical Coding Specialist to support global clinical trial operations in a fully remote capacity within the United States. This senior-level role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance of coded clinical data across multiple therapeutic areas.

The successful candidate will lead medical coding activities, provide expert oversight of coding standards, mentor junior team members, and collaborate closely with Clinical Data Management, Pharmacovigilance, and Clinical Operations teams to maintain high-quality clinical trial data.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end medical coding activities for clinical trial data, ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards

  • Perform and oversee coding of medical terms using standard dictionaries such as MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary

  • Review and resolve coding discrepancies in collaboration with Clinical Data Management, Safety, and Clinical Operations teams

  • Develop, implement, and maintain medical coding guidelines, quality control procedures, and SOPs

  • Provide technical leadership, training, and mentoring to junior and mid-level medical coding specialists

  • Ensure timely completion of coding deliverables in alignment with project timelines and study milestones

  • Stay current with updates to coding dictionaries, regulatory requirements, and therapeutic area knowledge

  • Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory submissions related to medical coding activities

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance coding accuracy, efficiency, and compliance


Qualifications & Experience Required

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related discipline

  • Medical coding, clinical data management, or related certifications are strongly preferred

Experience

  • Minimum 5–8 years of hands-on medical coding experience in clinical trials or regulated clinical research environments

  • Proven expertise in MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary coding standards

  • Demonstrated experience working within global clinical development programs

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and GCP guidelines

  • Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Proven leadership and mentoring abilities within medical coding or data management teams

  • Proficiency in medical coding tools, clinical data management systems (CDMS), and related platforms

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across global teams

  • High level of professionalism, accountability, and data integrity


Why Join ICON?

  • Fully remote role within the United States

  • Opportunity to work on global, high-impact clinical trials

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

  • Strong focus on employee well-being, work-life balance, and career progression

  • Inclusive, performance-driven culture with access to global expertise and innovation


ICON Strategic Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.


Apply now on thepharmadaily.com to advance your career in clinical research and medical coding with a global industry leader.