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Senior Coding Specialist- Colombia (Home Based)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Degree in Life Sciences, Health-related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in medical coding using MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionaries
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)
  • Experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment

Requirements:

  • Review and ensure the quality and consistency of medical coded data delivered by external vendors
  • Provide oversight of outsourced coding activities, including dictionary and synonym reviews
  • Support MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary upversioning across multiple studies
  • Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

Job description

Senior Coding Specialist

Colombia
Candidates must be based in Colombia

Are you passionate about medical coding quality and clinical data integrity? We’re looking for a Senior Coding Specialist based in Colombia to support high‑quality, compliant clinical trial data across global studies.

What you’ll do

  • Review and ensure the quality and consistency of medical coded data delivered by external vendors
  • Provide oversight of outsourced coding activities, including dictionary and synonym reviews
  • Support MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary upversioning across multiple studies
  • Act as a subject matter expert for dictionary usage and coding quality
  • Identify and escalate coding-related issues, proposing clear and practical solutions
  • Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

What you bring

  • Degree in Life Sciences, Health-related field, or equivalent experience
  • Fluent English (written and spoken)
  • 5+ years of experience in medical coding using MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionaries
  • Experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to manage priorities, and a collaborative mindset
  • Experience with coding tools (e.g., Veeva, Medidata RAVE Coder) is a plus

Why join us

  • Work on global, high‑impact clinical research studies
  • Be recognized as a medical coding and dictionary expert
  • Collaborate with experienced, international teams
  • Grow your career in Clinical Data Management

Important: This position is based in Colombia, and applications will only be considered from candidates currently located in Colombia

Learn more about our EEO & Accommodations request here.

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