Job Description - Senior Medical Coder (2506235180W)
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 is 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.
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.
Qualifications
* 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.
* Approx. <10% travel (domestic or international) may be required.
We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. The health and well-being of our employees is a priority, we have a flexible working environment as we value work-life balance. We offer career development opportunities for those who want to grow and be part of our organisation. We are J&J Innovative Medicine!
Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform important job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Primary Location
Europe/Middle East/Africa-United Kingdom-England-High Wycombe
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