Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based)

Posted:
7/28/2026, 11:26:15 PM

Location(s):
San Jose, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Remote

Senior Coding Specialist

📍 Costa Rica
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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