The Senior Medical Coder will work with internal and external contacts to complete coding activities for clinical studies. This role will coordinate the day-to-day activities of the team and seek ways to improve the work performed by the coding team.

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 information to facilitate coding

• Provide Coding Consistency Reports as requested to study team

• Perform the Dictionary up-versioning activities and Synonym List upgrade and submit change requests to external dictionary maintenance organizations

• Participate in study related meetings as needed

• Ensure that the priority study terms are processed on precedence

• Provide timely feedback on quality related issues to other medical coders

• Provide inputs to Project-Specific Coding Guidelines

• Serve as advisor/specialist to the Study Physician regarding the coding activities

• Assist Data Management team and Patient Safety with SAE reconciliation activities

• Highlight technical issues and potential risks to the Coding Lead

• Participate in technology sharing sessions to improve team performance and practices as and when applicable

• Ensure all the functional trainings are completed and documented

• Ensure AZ Coding SOPs are followed

• Timely submission of MYTIME report

• Responsible for collecting and reporting Adverse Events in accordance with AstraZeneca policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Life science/Pharmacy

• Preferable to have 3-5 years of demonstrated ability with coding

• Good knowledge of Clinical Research and Good Clinical Practice

• Knowledge of various medical terms and ICH and Regulatory activities

• Experienced in using MEDDRA and WHO-DD coding dictionaries

• Overall knowledge of different therapeutic areas is an asset

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Technical skills (EDC systems, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Quality focus with solid attention to detail

• Able to work closely and collaboratively in a diverse team environment

• Strong planning and prioritizing ability

About AstraZeneca Canada:

At AstraZeneca, we are united by a common purpose – to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines. This purpose underpins everything we do; our work helps to make hearts healthier, to help people breathe easier, and to help more people survive cancer. Every single day, we make a difference by delivering potentially life-changing medicines to millions of people worldwide and by leading breakthrough science that promises to transform the treatment of disease.

Our purpose is bold and so is our approach. Becoming a more agile and innovative company means creating a vibrant, dynamic culture where we celebrate entrepreneurial thinking and act quickly to inspire change. We are courageous, taking smart risks and learning from both success and failure. We are curious, creative, and open to new insights and ways of working. Above all, we are passionate about science and driven to always put patients first. Join us and be part of a great place to work; an environment that energizes and empowers each of us to achieve our goal to develop and deliver medicines.

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 7 years: https://reviews.canadastop100.com/top-employer-astrazeneca-canada

• Best Workplace Culture Award at the 2018 Canadian HR Awards: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thriving-best-workplace-culture-gena-restivo/

• Learn more about our culture: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/genarestivo_greatpeople-greatplacetowork-topemployers2020-activity-6608742174811049985-N-8G

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.