Clinical Coding Manager

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve. At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient.

We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference. About ParexelParexel is a leading global clinical development partner delivering insight-driven clinical and consulting solutions to the life sciences industry.

With 22,000+ employees worldwide, we partner with biopharmaceutical companies and research sites to design and deliver patient-focused clinical trials that broaden access and make research a care option for anyone, anywhere.

We work with focus, agility, and shared purpose, moving with urgency to address patient needs and accelerate the delivery of new therapies. We embrace bold thinking, adapt quickly to change, and continually raise the bar for the speed and quality of clinical research.

We are expanding our team and seeking talented individuals to help drive industry-leading innovation, With Heart. About the RoleWe are seeking a Clinical Coding Manager (Medical Coding Manager) to join our team in the UK in a remote capacity.

As a Clinical Coding Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, consistency, and accuracy of medical coding activities that support clinical development and patient safety. You will lead and coordinate coding activities across clinical studies, serve as a subject matter expert for medical coding processes, and collaborate with stakeholders across Clinical Development, Pharmacovigilance, Data Management, and other functional areas.

This position is instrumental in supporting high-quality clinical data through oversight of coding dictionaries, coding reviews, medical coding standards, and cross-functional collaboration. You will also contribute to process improvements, regulatory support activities, and the development and implementation of coding procedures that enable efficient and compliant study execution.

You will join a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the accuracy of clinical trial data and help advance the development of new therapies for patients worldwide. With opportunities to work across therapeutic areas and engage with strategic coding initiatives, this role offers meaningful professional growth while supporting the future of clinical research.

Key ResponsibilitiesServe as the medical coding subject matter expert, driving quality, consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement across coding activitiesPlan, direct, coordinate, and oversee clinical medical coding activities in alignment with company procedures, industry regulations, and applicable guidelinesLead coding and dictionary-related initiatives that support clinical development and regulatory activitiesManage medical coding dictionaries and synonym lists, including dictionary maintenance and version updatesReview coded clinical data to ensure consistency, accuracy, quality, and compliance with established coding guidelinesPrepare and provide coding reports for medical review and decision-making activitiesPartner with cross-functional teams to support timely and accurate medical coding across clinical programsDeliver training on medical coding processes, standards, and best practices to coding staff and other functional groups as neededMonitor compliance with standard operating procedures and proactively identify and address process gapsMaintain and control organizational access to coding dictionary portals and related systemsCandidate ProfileYou'll thrive in this role if you bring:Strong written and verbal communication skills combined with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesDeep attention to detail and the ability to interpret and consistently apply medical coding guidelinesExperience working within clinical research and regulated environmentsThe ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and deliver high-quality outcomesStrong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independentlyExperience working with medical coding dictionaries, coding processes, and clinical data standardsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Nursing, Biology, or a related field7 years of experience in a clinical coding roleExpert knowledge of clinical data coding methodologies and medical coding practicesExpert understanding of clinical research, clinical trial execution, and applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines, including ICH-GCP and safety reporting requirementsExpert knowledge of industry-standard coding dictionaries, including MedDRA and WHODrugStrong communication, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting coding activities across multiple therapeutic areasExperience contributing to process improvement initiatives and coding standards implementationFamiliarity with coding dictionary maintenance, synonym management, and dictionary versioning activitiesExperience supporting cross-functional clinical development or pharmacovigilance activitiesIf this job doesn't sound like the next step in your career, but perhaps you know of someone who'd be a perfect fit, send them the link to apply!

We believe in flexibility, growth, and creating space for people to do their best work. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions help shape the future of clinical research. SummaryLocation: United Kingdom-London-Gridiron-RemoteType: Full time

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