Sr Clinical Data Coder

Roles & Responsibilities
• Act as account lead or primary internal/external contact for standalone coding studies or accounts
• Manage customer relationships, including coding-related negotiations on timelines, budgets, and scope
• Provide leadership and senior support to Lead Coders on large, global clinical studies
• Serve independently as Lead Data Coder and/or Coding Reviewer for multiple projects
• Perform the role of Data Operations Coordinator (DOC), Data Team Lead (DTL), or customer site lead as required
• Manage and oversee quality control procedures across studies
• Perform and oversee Serious Adverse Event (SAE) reconciliation activities
• Collaborate with customers to develop solutions and action plans for issues, risks, and escalations
• Proactively identify quality risks and ensure on-time project delivery
• Identify and manage out-of-scope activities and conduct due diligence
• Manage project team resource planning and capacity
• Mentor and train team members to build coding and CDM expertise
• Drive process improvements, best practices, and quality initiatives within CDM and coding functions
• Support development and implementation of new technologies
• Participate in or present at local and international scientific forums
• Contribute expert input to development and maintenance of SOPs and work instructions
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with CDM teams and client stakeholders

Qualification
• Qualification in Pharmacy, Dental, Medical, Nursing, Life Sciences, or related field
• High School Diploma with relevant experience may be considered as per role requirements

Experience
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in clinical trials within data management and/or coding
• Proven experience managing multiple global studies, complex customer negotiations, and bid defense meetings

Skills
• Expert knowledge of medical dictionaries (MedDRA, WHODD, ICD-9, etc.)
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, pharmacology, anatomy, and physiology
• Advanced knowledge of clinical data management processes and systems
• Excellent understanding of clinical drug development processes
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
• Sound financial management and budgeting knowledge
• Ability to make independent decisions and manage cross-functional teams effectively

About the Organization
IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research services, healthcare intelligence, and commercial insights, helping life sciences companies accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to improve patient and population health worldwide.