Associate Projects at Cognizant Technology Solutions (2017-01 – 2020-12)
- Perform accurate and consistent MedDRA and WHODrug coding by applying standard conventions, creating appropriate synonyms and managing coding-related queries as needed.
- Accountable for all coding related activities at program or therapeutic area levels may include direct interaction/stakeholders
- Utilized Medidata rave and Oracle inform to facilitate data capture, entry
- Reviews/provides feedback on coding performed by self or others to ensure consistency and quality.
- Trouble shoot the coding problems, collaborating with peers, database developers and/or IT support as needed
- Performed medical/clinical coding in accordance with departmental coding conventions and SOPs
- Interact and collaborate with clinical data management, drug safety, statistics to support in the process.
- Capturing, managing and reporting clinical research data in Phase I–IV studies (Protocol & Investigator coding by utilizing different coding systems) streamlining clinical trial process and helping life science organizations.
- Thorough knowledge of clinical trial methodology, clinical coding, medical terminology & also sound knowledge in protocol and investigator coding
- Excellent written communication skills, time management skills, ability to work well and flexibly
- Good team player, Maintaining Good relationship with team associates.
Clinical Coding Lead at GlaxoSmithKline (GCC) (2021-01 – 2025-12)
- Applying healthcare system knowledge to studies using real world data & Clinical trials
- Coding of medications & medical events, Review and resolve discrepancies identified by the system or through manual checks as per guidelines.
- Performing coding as requested by stakeholders responsible of each TA studies
- Extensive knowledge on multiple coding dictionaries such as MedDRA,WHODD, ICD10CM,CPT,ICD10PCS,NDC & SNOMED
- Performing data review using review reports to identify data issues like duplicate/fraudulent data entry, out of range lab values etc.
- Proactively work with asset team to identify clinical coding/data management needs for upcoming studies and provide expert consultation for study teams on the appropriate needs of given study and real world data set
- Maintaining Coding related sections of documents.
- Ensure that dictionary upgrades are completed in a timely manner across remit of trials
- Reviews/Provides feedback on coding performed by self
- Involve in the data collection, data validation, work closely with cross functional teams to support clinical data management of clinical trial data
- Completes tasks within timeframe by appropriately prioritizing multiple tasks within across projects and adapts to timeline
- Performs serious adverse events/adverse events reconciliation
- Ensuring adherence to available tools. Experience with Medidata rave, inform
- Ability to use sophisticated technical tool such as SQL, SAS
- Communicates effectively and precisely on regular coding activities, flags risks proactively and negotiates on reasonable timelines
- Assist manager with the selection, hiring, training development and performance management of staff within medical coding
Deputy clinical Manager at Veeda CR (2025-01 – Present)
- Perform coding (using MedDRA and WHO DD) accurately and efficiently
- Refer to the eCRF database for coding as necessary, ensuring that all the data are captured and coded accordingly to study protocols.
- Raise queries on internal platforms regarding coding, documenting all queries and resolutions for future reference
- Documentation of training materials for both internal/external stakeholders related to medical coding activities
- Prepare study coding reports to summarize coding activities and outcomes and any discrepancies during the coding processes
- Raise issues/queries with the study team summarizing any backlog or potential challenges related to coding during study
- involving in SAE reconciliation, Data validation, Data entry, Data review and resolve discrepancies identified by the system or through manual checks as per guidelines
- Coding of medications & medical events, Review and resolve discrepancies identified by the system or through manual checks as per guidelines.
- Performing coding as requested by stakeholders responsible of each TA studies
- Extensive knowledge on multiple coding dictionaries such as MedDRA,WHODD, ICD10CM,CPT,ICD10PCS,NDC & SNOMED
- Performing data review using review reports to identify data issues like duplicate/fraudulent data entry, out of range lab values etc.
- Proactively work with asset team to identify clinical coding/data management needs for upcoming studies and provide expert consultation for study teams on the appropriate needs of given study and real world data set
- Maintaining Coding related sections of documents.
- Ensure that dictionary upgrades are completed in a timely manner across remit of trials
- Reviews/Provides feedback on coding performed by self
- Involve in the data collection, data validation, work closely with cross functional teams to support clinical data management of clinical trial data
- Completes tasks within timeframe by appropriately prioritizing multiple tasks within across projects and adapts to timeline
- Performs serious adverse events/adverse events reconciliation
- Ensuring adherence to available tools. Experience with Medidata rave, inform
- Ability to use sophisticated technical tool such as SQL, SAS
- Communicates effectively and precisely on regular coding activities, flags risks proactively and negotiates on reasonable timelines
- Assist manager with the selection, hiring, training development and performance management of staff within medical coding
- Document all the coding decisions and rationales in a clear and concise manner to support transparency and facilitate future audits.
- Collaborate with clients to understand specifications for coding, ensuring that all the requirements are met and documented
- Work closely with the Data management and biostatistics team /clinical science team of the client
- Responsible for providing support, guidance and direction on all coding aspects to the CDM project team.
- Responsible for mentoring coding specialists as directed
- Trouble shoot coding related issues, technical and/or process related and provide support if required
