Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica

**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**. Learn more about our [EEO & Accommodations request here](https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations).