Senior Coding Specialist
Senior Coding Specialist
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Job Description
Job Title: Senior Coding Specialist
Job Location: Bengaluru Karnataka India
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Fulltime
Job Seniority Level: MidSenior level
As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience Fortrea provides pharmaceutical biotechnology and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. Conducting operations in 100 countries Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
Job Overview
Assisting with the data management leadership on a large / global project or multiple projects with responsibility for the Thesaurus Management; and technical oversight of all dictionary coding activities for the delivery of medical coded data according to client quality and integrity specifications and project timelines and budgets. Develop and maintain a close liaison with project client contacts core team members and Clinical Data Managers to drive the data management aspects of project delivery.
Summary Of Responsibilities
Fortrea Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Overview
Assisting with the data management leadership on a large / global project or multiple projects with responsibility for the Thesaurus Management; and technical oversight of all dictionary coding activities for the delivery of medical coded data according to client quality and integrity specifications and project timelines and budgets. Develop and maintain a close liaison with project client contacts core team members and Clinical Data Managers to drive the data management aspects of project delivery.
Summary Of Responsibilities
- Assist in the supervision mentor and evaluate medical coding services group staff and support staff development career development interpersonal skills and achievement of competency standards.
- Serve as the technical leader on all coding aspects for assigned project(s) including startup maintenance and completion activities.
- Assist with the identification and implementation of solutions to project data management coding issues and concerns including proactive prevention strategies based on metrics and forecasts.
- Serve as the project and client liaison including provision of project specific coding status.
- Assist in review of Data management plan (wherever coding sections are applicable) and/or
- Study specific Dictionary Coding Conventions and Specifications.
- Interact and collaborate with other project and specialty team members (clinical programming statistics Clinical Data Management drug safety etc.) to support the setup maintenance and closure of the data management aspects of the project to ensure consistent cohesive data handling and quality of coded clinical data.
- Assist in development and implementation of global SOPs and Work Instructions within functional area; liaise with other disciplines in the development of SOPs that impact functional area.
- Assist in oversight of the technical performance of the locally based coding team on achieving client satisfaction through delivery of quality medical coded data ontime and onbudget.
- Assist in completing dictionary up versioning tasks.
- Assist with Medical coded data reviews.
- Assist with coding KPI metrics.
- Maintain technical competencies via participation in internal and external training seminars.
- Support locally based project staff on achieving client satisfaction (internal and external) through delivery of quality medical coded data ontime and onbudget.
- Ensure locally based project staff are trained and adhere to projectspecific global standardized data management processes.
- Assist in identifying areas for process and efficiency improvement and implement solutions on assigned projects.
- Support with the performance of local function review of projects regarding the dictionary management area and ensure that issues are highlighted and resolved and that potential tasks outside the scope of the contract are identified to the coding manager for a potential change order.
- Assist with the dictionary loading and verification of Fortrea standard dictionaries and client dictionaries are performed as necessary in a timely manner.
- Review literature and research technologies/procedures for improving global thesaurus management practices.
- All other duties as needed or assigned
- University / college degree (life sciences health sciences information technology or related subjects preferred).
- Experience and/or education plus relevant work experience equating to a Bachelor’ s degree will be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
- Fluent in English both written and verbal.
- Minimum four (45) years relevant work experience in data management and Clinical Data Coding experience.
- Indepth knowledge of medical coding process and various coding tools (e.g. Medidata Coder Central Coding etc.).
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor staff on technical coding competency; indepth knowledge of clinical trial process and data management clinical operations biometrics quality management and systems applications to support operations.
- Working knowledge of the relationship and regulatory obligation of the CRO industry with pharmaceutical / biotechnological companies.
- Ability to lead teams by example on project strategies and achievement of department goals objectives and initiatives and to encourage team members to seek solutions.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Broad knowledge of thesaurus management process.
- Thorough knowledge of Standard Coding Dictionaries.
- Knowledge of ICH Guidelines and GCP including international regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical development programs especially as related to medical coding of clinical data.
- Knowledge of effective clinical data management practices.
- MedDRA Certified.
- Knowledge of Fortrea and the overall structure of the organization.
- Thorough knowledge of Fortrea standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Office or homebased work environment.
- Travel Requirements: Global % Of time:5 % Of the above that requires overnight stay: varies Travel is primarily to where: Client
Fortrea Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer
As an EOE/AA employer Fortrea strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs) family or parental status marital civil union or domestic partnership status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression personal appearance age veteran status disability genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. We encourage all to apply.
For more information about how we collect and store your personal data please see our Privacy Statement.
If as a result of a disability you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your job application preemployment testing job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact: . Please note that this email address is only for job seekers requesting an accommodation. Please do not use this email to check the status of your application.
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