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Medical Coding Specialist II _ Chennai

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.


As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.


We are currently seeking a Medical Coding Specialist II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Medical Coding Specialist II at ICON, you will be responsible for advanced coding of medical data within clinical trials, ensuring accurate classification and consistency across studies. You will act as a key contributor in maintaining high-quality clinical data by collaborating with various teams to resolve coding issues and provide expert guidance on coding practices.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Performing advanced medical coding of diagnoses, procedures, and medications using standard coding systems such as MedDRA and WHO Drug.

  • Ensuring coding accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements across multiple clinical studies.

  • Collaborating with clinical and data management teams to resolve complex coding discrepancies and queries.

  • Providing expertise in the development and refinement of medical coding conventions and procedures.

  • Staying updated on changes in medical coding standards and ensuring their implementation in clinical trial processes.

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in medical coding, preferably with MedDRA and WHO Drug, within a clinical research setting.

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial processes and regulatory requirements for medical coding.

  • Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy in medical data.

  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.


Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


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Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request.

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About Company

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times.We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 37 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients &#8211&#x3B; reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality &#8211&#x3B; and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.

Job ID: 148642903