Parexel Hiring Clinical Data Coder

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Are you an experienced clinical data coder with a passion for accuracy and quality in data management? Parexel is looking for dedicated Clinical Data Coders to join our team in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in clinical data coding while contributing to a global leader in the pharmaceutical services industry.

About the Role – Clinical Data Coder I

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Additional Locations: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 2 to 4 Years
Job ID: R0000025430
Category: Data Management

At Parexel, the Clinical Data Coder I (CDC I) plays a crucial role in performing assigned tasks in clinical data coding, including the generation and integration of queries and running reports under the supervision of senior coding staff and/or a line manager. All tasks are executed in accordance with corporate quality standards, SOPs/Work Instructions/Guidelines, ICH-GCP, and other international regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Coding: Perform clinical coding using coding dictionaries and map to the nearest Low-Level Term (LLT) or Drug Name.
• Query Generation: Identify ambiguous verbatim and issue queries according to applicable coding conventions.
• Work Updates: Provide regular status updates to direct supervisors or primary coders and sponsors.
• Support Role: Act as a backup in the absence of the primary coder.
• Process Improvement: Provide inputs for process improvement.
• Synchronization Issues: Identify and report issues with coding and EDC system synchronization.

Coding Setup, Reports, and Documentation

• Assist in the coding tool setup for assigned trials.
• Author or review coding documents, including conventions, definitions, and configuration specifications.
• Support the execution of User Acceptance Testing.
• Conduct technical peer reviews and functional QC activities of coding setups.
• Ensure coding-owned documents are placed in eTMF systems as appropriate.
• Generate Unique Terms Reports (UTR).

Dictionary Management and Database Lock

• Report discrepancies with clinical dictionaries used.
• Report issues with the DBL process and related documentation.

Project Management & Compliance

• Ensure all scheduled timelines are met for assigned studies.
• Proactively address any coding-related issues with LMs, reviewers, and study teams.
• Comply with applicable SOPs, manuals, training, and best practices.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements, including ICH-GCP.

Skills and Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree and/or other medical qualifications or relevant coding or data management experience.
• Experience: 2 to 4 years in clinical data coding.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in medical terminology and coding dictionaries (e.g., MedDRA & WHODrug), knowledge of Clinical Trial/Data Management Systems (e.g., InForm, Rave, Veeva, DataLabs), and Microsoft Office products.
• Analytical Abilities: Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to conduct root cause analyses.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
• Detail-Oriented: Commitment to First Time Quality with a methodical and accurate approach to work activities.

How to Apply

Apply online at Parexel’s careers page: Parexel Careers.