Fortrea

Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based)

Fortrea  â€˘  San JosĂ©, CR (Remote)  â€˘  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Senior Coding Specialist

📍 Costa Rica
âś… 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

Fortrea

About Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing innovative clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. With over 30 years of clinical research experience, Fortrea has evolved from Covance and Labcorp into a pureplay CRO built for biotech, biopharma, medical device and diagnostic innovators.

Fortrea collaborates with both emerging and established companies to deliver agile, fit-for-purpose full service (FSO), functional service (FSP) and hybrid solutions. Fortrea provides comprehensive Phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services, backed by deep experience in more than 20 therapeutic areas.

Operating in approximately 100 countries, our diverse and talented team brings scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a strong investigator site network to every trial. By combining the best of our legacy experience with forward-thinking innovation, Fortrea brings predictability to clinical trial execution and helps transform aspirations into outcomes.

Together, exceptional is possible.

Learn more at Fortrea.com

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Research Triangle Park, NC
Year Founded
Unknown
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