Responsibilities:    

• 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 MYTIME report

Requirements:

• 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

Date Posted

19-lip-2021

Closing Date

27-sie-2021

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