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Subject Matter Expert

Optum
3-5 years
₹6 LPA – ₹10 LPA
Chennai, India
15 Aug. 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time, Hybrid, Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Analytical Characterization, Dissolution Testing, Experimental Design, GMP/cGMP Compliance, HPLC, HPLC Analysis, Pre-formulation Studies, Regulatory Filing Support, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Technology Transfer, UPLC

Company: Optum
Location: Chennai, India
Job Category: Medical & Clinical Operations
Role Level: Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Salary Package Estimate (India):

Based on the requirements (3+ years acute care inpatient coding, ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG expertise, AAPC/AHIMA certification), the expected compensation range is:

  • 3–5 years experience: ₹6 LPA – ₹10 LPA

  • 5–8 years experience with SME responsibilities: ₹10 LPA – ₹14 LPA

  • Strong DRG/IP coding expertise + CIC certification + trauma/teaching hospital experience: ₹14 LPA – ₹18 LPA+

Approximate Monthly In-hand:

  • ₹8 LPA package → ₹55,000–65,000/month

  • ₹12 LPA package → ₹80,000–90,000/month

  • ₹16 LPA package → ₹1.05–1.15 lakh/month

(Actual in-hand varies based on PF, tax regime, variable pay, and benefits.)

Experience Match:
Required skills:

  • ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding

  • Inpatient DRG coding

  • CC/MCC identification

  • Acute care hospital coding

  • Complex cases:

    • Trauma

    • Cardiac catheterization

    • Interventional radiology

    • Orthopedics

    • Neurology

    • Observation coding

Preferred Certifications:

  • CIC (Certified Inpatient Coder) – highly valuable

  • CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)

  • CPC (Certified Professional Coder)

Career Level:
Senior Medical Coder → SME → Coding Quality Analyst → Coding Manager

Comparison with roles you shared earlier:

  • Higher than regular Medical Coder roles due to SME expectations.

  • Salary is usually below Clinical Data Manager / Medical Writer Lead roles.

  • Good fit for candidates from B.Pharm, Life Sciences, Allied Health, Nursing, or Medical Coding backgrounds with strong ICD-10 expertise.

  • More operations-focused compared with clinical research roles (CRA, CDM, PV, Medical Writing).