About the role

Worldwide Clinical Trials seeks a Senior Data Coding Specialist to ensure high-quality medical coding for clinical trials in India. The role involves coding adverse events and medications, managing dictionary updates, and mentoring junior staff while collaborating with sponsors. This full-time position is based in Trivandrum or Kochi.

What you’ll do

Code Adverse Events, Medical/Surgical Histories, and Medications using standard/sponsor dictionaries
Perform manual coding and generate review of coding consistency reports
Coordinate dictionary implementation, version updates, and license validation
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior coding staff
Communicate effectively with sponsors on coding issues
Ensure coding operations adhere to company SOPs and quality timelines
Input into Data Management Plans and perform User Acceptance Testing
Identify and implement coding process and technology improvements

What you’ll bring

Degree in Life Science, Nursing, or relevant industry experience
Training/experience with MedDRA, WHO-DD dictionaries
Minimum 3 years in clinical data coding or related role
Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industries

Skills

Medical CodingMedDRAWHO-DDClinical Data ManagementSOP ComplianceDictionary ManagementMentorshipQuality Assurance