AstraZeneca Medical Coder Vacancy – Pharma Candidates Apply
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 science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? If so, AstraZeneca might be the one for you!
AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. 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.
Job Title: MEDICAL CODER
Career Level: D3
Eligibility:
• University or college degree in pharmacy, nursing or equivalent relevant degree
• Intermediate knowledge of clinical coding process
• Experienced in using MEDDRA and WHO-DD coding dictionaries
• Overall knowledge of the different therapeutic areas
• Demonstrate understanding and experience in the 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
Job Description:Â
• 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 a 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 training are completed and documented
• Ensure adherence to AZ Coding SOPs
• Timely submission of compliance reports
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