
Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based)
Job Description
Senior Coding Specialist
📍 Costa Rica
âś… Candidates must be based in Costa Rica
Are you passionate about medical coding quality and clinical data integrity? We’re looking for a Senior Coding Specialist based in Costa Rica to support high‑quality, compliant clinical trial data across global studies.
What you’ll do
- Review and ensure the quality and consistency of medical coded data delivered by external vendors
- Provide oversight of outsourced coding activities, including dictionary and synonym reviews
- Support MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionary upversioning across multiple studies
- Act as a subject matter expert for dictionary usage and coding quality
- Identify and escalate coding-related issues, proposing clear and practical solutions
- Ensure compliance with ICH/GCP, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
What you bring
- Degree in Life Sciences, Health-related field, or equivalent experience
- Fluent English (written and spoken)
- 5+ years of experience in medical coding using MedDRA and WHO Drug Dictionaries
- Experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology environment
- Strong attention to detail, ability to manage priorities, and a collaborative mindset
- Experience with coding tools (e.g., Veeva, Medidata RAVE Coder) is a plus
Why join us
- Work on global, high‑impact clinical research studies
- Be recognized as a medical coding and dictionary expert
- Collaborate with experienced, international teams
- Grow your career in Clinical Data Management
👉 Important: This position is based in Costa Rica, and applications will only be considered from candidates currently located in Costa Rica.
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