Company Description ICON plc is a global clinical research organization founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, dedicated to helping clients accelerate the development of drugs and medical devices that save lives and improve quality of life. The company delivers high-quality information, solutions, and performance through a global network of offices in 53 countries. ICON offers a full range of consulting, development, and commercialization services across a broad spectrum of therapeutic areas.

Its innovation focuses on reducing time to market, lowering costs, and increasing quality for biopharmaceutical and medical device clients. Team members join an international environment that values scientific rigor, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Role Description The MedDRA Coder will be responsible for coding medical terms from clinical trials and safety data into standardized MedDRA terminology to support regulatory submissions and pharmacovigilance activities. Day-to-day tasks include reviewing source documentation, assigning appropriate MedDRA codes, ensuring coding consistency across studies, and resolving coding queries in collaboration with clinical, safety, and data management teams. The role involves maintaining compliance with relevant guidelines, ICON standard operating procedures, and regulatory requirements, as well as participating in quality checks and audits of coded data.





The MedDRA Coder will also contribute to process improvements, maintain up-to-date knowledge of MedDRA versions, and support training or knowledge sharing within the team. This is a full-time, in office role based in Chengalpattu.

Qualifications

- Strong knowledge of MedDRA terminology, medical coding standards, and clinical trial processes.
- Ability to interpret clinical documentation, safety reports, and case narratives with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Familiarity with pharmacovigilance concepts, adverse event reporting, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH, GCP) is beneficial.
- Proficiency with clinical data management or safety databases and general computer skills, including use of MS Office tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to apply coding guidelines consistently.
- Relevant educational background such as a degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or a related health discipline.
- Prior experience in MedDRA coding, drug safety, or clinical research within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment is an advantage.
- Ability to work on-site in Chengalpattu, manage workload independently, and adapt to evolving procedures and timelines.

📌 MedDRA coder (Chengalpattu)
🏢 ICON
📍 Chengalpattu