Senior Safety Coder

Purpose:

As part of the Global Coding Team (GCT) ensures accurate and consistent coding of medical data including but not limited to adverse event and medication data received from global clinical trials across all therapeutic areas.  

Responsibilities:

• Primary coding resource for assigned studies and serves as subject matter expert to study team members and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to accurately code clinical trial data using MedDRA and WHODrug in accordance with company conventions.
• Ability to effectively perform all Clinical Coding Team workflow requirements through the life of the trial.  
• Ability to support the identification of prohibited medications and/or other related exclusionary data.
•  Ability to contribute to the development of and timely achievement of projects and goals.  
• Represents Clinical Coding Team when collaborating with study team members and/or other key stakeholders.
• Participates in the development and/or maintenance of coding conventions Standard Operating Procedures Guidelines and/or Work Instruction documents.
• Participate in the completion of dictionary upversioning workflow activities.
• Supports departmental and cross-functional business requirements.  
• Serve as a mentor and coach to new and/or less experienced coders.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree with related health science background: (e.g. RN BSN RPh).   Advanced Degree preferred.
• 5 years of Clinical Trial Coding Experience Preferred
• Working knowledge medical and medication terminology.
• Working knowledge of MedDRA and WHODrug.
• Working knowledge of Clinical trial data systems and/or EDC coding tools.
• Manage multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Additional Information :

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: 

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time ofthis posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic locationand we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. 

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation holidays sick) medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. 

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of anybonus commission incentive benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys soleand absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion consistent with applicable law. 

AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity driving innovation transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 

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Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time