Description:
Senior Medical Coder
At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (IM), what matters most is helping people live full and healthy lives. We focus on treating, curing, and preventing some of the most devastating and complex diseases of our time.
J&J IM Research & Development discovers and develops innovative medical solutions to address important unmet medical needs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience, infectious diseases and vaccines, pulmonary hypertension, and cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Within Integrated Data Analysis and Reporting (IDAR) Data Management, the Data Acquisition & Coding (DAC) business are recruiting for a Senior Medical Coder to join their team. This position is to be located in High Wycombe office, UK (hybrid).
Are you ready to join a growing, highly skilled team driving the implementation of data acquisition and coding strategy? Then read further!
In this role, you will ensure accurate, consistent and reproducible coding of clinical study data, adhering to established J&J R&D guidelines and coding processes. You'll contribute to global thesaurus and code list maintenance, as well as the enhancement of coding products and systems. Reporting to Medical Coding Functional Leadership, you'll play a key role in multi-functional discussions, influencing stakeholders and contributing to strategic decisions. The position also offers opportunities to engage in continuous improvement initiatives and industry work groups while building strong relationships with internal and external partners.
Principal Responsibilities:
* Lead medical coding activities for lower-to-moderate size therapeutic areas, ensuring compliance with Regulatory Authority and Industry standards for coding practices and processes.
* Drive and enforce adherence to established coding governance principles and activities.
* Ensure consistent, accurate, and reproducible coding of clinical trial data, meeting project timelines and quality standards.
* Share expertise on coding processes and encoding systems with cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
* Address and resolve cross-functional and cross-sector coding inquiries and issues, ensuring smooth data flow.
* Lead or actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving innovation and enhancing data acquisition and coding capabilities.
* Shape the organisation’s coding approach, improving reusability, efficiency, and consistency of tools and processes across therapeutic areas and studies.
* Contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of global thesaurus, code lists, and dictionary encoding systems and processes.
* Demonstrate strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to work independently and take initiative.
This role reports to a people manager within the DAC functional area. Key internal contacts within IDAR include leaders in Data Management, Central Monitoring, Clinical and Statistical Programming, Clinical Data Standards, Regulatory Medical Writing, and Therapeutic Area Leads, along with system support teams. Collaborative functional contacts within J&J Innovative Medicine include Global Program Leaders, Global Trial Leaders, Biostatisticians, Clinical Teams, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Privacy, Regulatory, HR, and Project Coordinators. External contacts include partners and suppliers, CRO management, vendor liaisons, and industry peers.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements:
* We seek a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BS, BA) or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Clinical Data Management, Health, or Computer Sciences. Advanced degrees (Master’s, PhD) are preferred.
* Approximately 4 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, CRO, Biotech, or related industry.
* Strong knowledge of industry-standard coding thesauri (MedDRA, WHO Drug) and experience contributing to the maintenance of dictionary encoding products and systems.
* Experience working in a multi-functional environment with the ability to adapt to different workflows.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
* In-depth understanding of the drug development process and GCP/ICH guidelines.
* Innovative approach to designing and executing medical coding strategies.
#J-18808-Ljbffr