Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based)
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| Company | fortrea |
| Category | Healthcare |
| Location | San Jose |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
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 .