Senior Specialist, Clinical Coding

Summary

Join AbbVie's Global Coding Team (GCT) as a primary coding resource for assigned studies, ensuring accurate and consistent coding of medical data from global clinical trials. You will serve as a subject matter expert, accurately code clinical trial data using MedDRA and WHODrug, and effectively perform all Clinical Coding Team workflow requirements. Responsibilities include supporting the identification of prohibited medications, contributing to company projects, collaborating with study team members, and participating in the development and maintenance of coding conventions. This remote-eligible role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related health science field or equivalent experience and working knowledge of medical and medication terminology, MedDRA, WHODrug, and clinical trial data systems. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with related health science background: (e.g., RN, BSN, RPh) or equivalent experience
• Working knowledge medical and medication terminology
• Working knowledge of MedDRA and WHODrug
• Working knowledge of Clinical trial data systems and/or EDC coding tools
• Demonstrates effective problem-solving and communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Primary coding resource for assigned studies and serves as subject matter expert to study team members and other key stakeholders
• Ability to accurately code clinical trial data using MedDRA and WHODrug in accordance with company conventions
• Ability to effectively perform all Clinical Coding Team workflow requirements through the life of the trial
• Ability to support the identification of prohibited medications and/or other related exclusionary data
• Ability to contribute to the development of and timely achievement of company projects and goals
• Represents the Clinical Coding Team when collaborating with study team members and/or other key stakeholders
• Participates in the development and/or maintenance of coding conventions, Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines and/or Work Instruction documents
• Participates in the completion of dictionary upversioning workflow activities
• Supports departmental and cross-functional business requirements

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs