About the Role

　　Clinical Coding Specialist

　　Location - Hyderabad/Mumbai

　　About the Role:

　　Provide timely and professional ongoing management of clinical trial data by performing accurate and consistent coding, providing inputs to the relevant coding sections of the Data Management Documents and reviewing coding glossaries.

　　Ensures that Coding is current, accurate, dictionary versions and documents are up to date, and database deliverables/timelines are met from Coding perspective with utmost quality & consistency of data Coding.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　• Acts as a Lead Coder for multiple trials/ Programs. Performs accurate and consistent coding by applying standard conventions, creating appropriate synonyms and creating/managing coding-related queries as needed

　　• Maintaining the Coding-related section(s) of Data Management Documents as well as keeping the dictionary versions up to date. Ensures that coding is completed & Reviewed in support of study timelines/deliverables, able to manage conflicting timelines/deliverables, and supports other members with their assignments.

　　• Independently leads the study from start-up to Database Lock activities from Coding perspective.

　　• Reviews and provides feedback on coding performed by self or others to ensure consistency and quality

　　• Troubleshoots coding problems, collaborating with peers, database developers, and/or IT support as needed. Consults and liaise with relevant stakeholders to resolve Coding queries and issues.

　　• Ensures that dictionary upgrades are completed in a timely manner across remit of trials without impact to the trial timelines/deliverables, contributes in synonym reconciliation.

　　• May suggest or contribute to non-clinical initiatives related to dictionary maintenance and update, process improvement initiatives, system update and change management, quality, and productivity improvement, etc

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　　Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

　　We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

　　Role Requirements

　　Essential Requirements:

　　• 3 or more years of experience in drug development with at least 2 years performing Clinical coding.

　　• Strong understanding of medical terminology, including medical conditions and medications

　　• Strong attention to detail.

　　• Good communication, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

　　• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and in an environment where flexibility is required.

　　• Understanding of clinical trials methodology, GCP and coding tools.

　　Desirable Requirement :

　　• University or college degree in life science, chemistry, pharmacy, nursing or equivalent relevant degree. Advanced Pharmacy degree preferred.

　　• Fluent English (oral and written).

　　Why Novartis: Our purpose is to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people's lives and our vision is to become the most valued and trusted medicines company in the world. How can we achieve this? With our people. It is our associates that drive us each day to reach our ambitions. Be a part of this mission and join us! Learn more here: https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

　　You'll receive: You can find everything you need to know about our benefits and rewards in the Novartis Life Handbook. https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards

　　Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

　　Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.

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　　Division

　　Development

　　Business Unit

　　GCO GDD

　　Location

　　India

　　Site

　　Hyderabad, AP

　　Company / Legal Entity

　　Nov Hltcr Shared Services Ind

　　Functional Area

　　Research & Development

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Employment Type

　　Regular

　　Shift Work

　　No