Analyst II Medical Coder

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The Analyst II Medical Coder assists in the provision of multi-functional support in coding governance and associated processes. This position will be responsible for enabling the provision of consistent, accurate and reproducible coding of clinical study data, and ensure adherence to established J&J R&D coding processes and guidelines. The Analyst II Medical Coder will contribute to global thesaurus and code list maintenance, along with the maintenance and enhancement of dictionary encoding products and systems. This position reports to Medical Coding Functional Leadership and represents Data Management in multi-functional discussions.

Job Function: Data Analytics & Computational Sciences

Clinical Data Management

Professional

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, Prague, Czechia, Tempo Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent for an Analyst II Medical Coder to be located in one of the following locations (Hybrid or Remote working will be considered on a case by case basis and with approval of the business): Maidenhead, United Kingdom; or Johannesburg, South Africa, or Prague, Czech Republic.

Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

United Kingdom- Requisition Number: R-099261

South Africa- Requisition Number: R-099744

Czech Republic Requisition Number: R-099741

Remember, whether you apply to one or all of these requisition numbers, your applications will be considered as a single submission.

• Functional contacts within IDAR include but not limited to: Leaders and/or leads in Data Management and Central Monitoring, Clinical and Statistical Programming, Clinical Data Standards, Regulatory Medical Writing, IDAR Therapeutic Area Lead, and system support organizations.
• Functional Contacts within J&J Innovative Medicine (as collaborator or peer) include but not limited to: Global Program Leaders, Global Trial Leaders, Biostatisticians, Clinical Teams, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Global Privacy, Regulatory, Strategic Partnerships, Human Resources and Project Coordinators.
• External contacts include but not limited to: External partners and suppliers, CRO management and vendor liaisons, industry peers and working groups.

• Overseeing and contributing to data coding activities to ensure adherence to Regulatory Authority and Industry standards for coding practices and processes.
• Executing end-to-end coding processes, including Medical Coding Specifications, Terms of Interest, coding quality reviews, and sign-off activities and principles.
• Supporting delivery of consistent, accurate and reproducible coding of clinical trial data meeting individual project timelines.
• Sharing knowledge of coding processes and coding encoding systems with cross‐functional partners.
• Addressing cross‐functional and cross‐sectoral coding inquiries and data coding issues.
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives contributing to innovation and the maturation of an industry leading data acquisition and coding capability.
• Actively contributing to the shaping of the organization, improving re-usability, efficiency, and consistency of coding tools and processes across studies and therapeutic areas.
• Contributing to global thesaurus and code list maintenance, along with the maintenance and enhancement of dictionary encoding products, systems, and processes.
• Exhibiting solid problem solving and decision‐making skills with input and support from more senior coding colleagues.

Are you ready to join our team? Then please read further!

• Approx. <10% travel (domestic or international) may be required.

MedDRA, Medical Coding, WHODrug