JOB TITLE : MEDICAL CODER

CAREER LEVEL: D3

Leverage technology to impact patients and ultimately save lives
Do you have expertise in, and passion for, information technology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact the IT strategy in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

ABOUT ASTRAZENECA
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work.

ABOUT OUR IT TEAM
It’s a dynamic and results-oriented environment to work in – but that’s why we like it. There are countless opportunities to learn and grow, whether that’s exploring new technologies in hackathons, or redefining the roles and work of colleagues, forever. Shape your own path, with support all the way. Diverse minds that work cross- functionally and broadly together.

ABOUT THE ROLE
• Perform coding activities on the assigned project in a timely and efficient manner
• Code the Medical Conditions and Medication terms in the Coding tool
• Generate Queries to clarify in order to facilitate coding
• Responsible for submitting change requests to external dictionary maintenance organizations
• Provide Coding Consistency Reports to the Study Physician as and when required/requested
• Perform the Dictionary up-versioning activities and Synonym List upgrade
• Participate in study related meetings as needed
• Ensure that the priority study terms are processed on precedence
• Provide inputs to Project-Specific Coding Guidelines
• Assist Data Management team and Patient Safety with SAE reconciliation activities
• Highlight technical issues and potential risks to the Coding Lead in timely manner
• Review and provide input to the Coding section of the Data Management Plan
• Assist coding team in queries to clarify in order to facilitate coding
• Support Quality control steps
• Raise technical issues and potential risks to the Principal Coder
Additional responsibilities
• Participate in knowledge sharing sessions as an when applicable
• Ensure all the functional trainings are completed and documented
• Ensure adherence to AZ Coding SOPs
• Timely submission of compliance reports

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• University or college degree in the life sciences or pharmacy, nursing or equivalent relevant degree
• Intermediate knowledge of clinical coding process
• Experienced in using MEDDRA and WHO-DD coding dictionaries
• Overall knowledge of different therapeutic area
• Demonstrate understanding and experience in query management process
• ICH and Regulatory activities
• Good Clinical Practice
• Ability to work flexibly on simultaneous projects and proactively manage time to meet own deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a global team environment
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and high attention to detail

WHY JOIN US ?
We’re a network of entrepreneurial self-starters who contribute to something far bigger. We enable AstraZeneca to perform at its peak by delivering world-class technology and data solutions.
We’re not afraid to take ownership and run with it. Empowered with unrivalled freedom. Put simply, it’s because we make a meaningful impact. Everything we do matters.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?
Are you already envisioning yourself joining our team? Good, because we’d love to hear from you! Click the link to apply and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can.

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?
Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.