Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based)
About this role
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based) job at fortrea remote?
Yes, this Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based) position at fortrea is remote, with team members based in San Jose. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based) role at fortrea full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based) role at fortrea.
How do I apply for the Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based) position at fortrea?
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When was the Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based) job at fortrea posted?
This Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based) position at fortrea was posted on Jul 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Coding Specialist- Costa Rica (Home Based)
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