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ImmunityBio, Inc.

Senior Clinical Data Manager

Position Summary The Senior Clinical Data Manager is an expert in clinical data management with ... Coding Guidelines * Annotated CRFs * Edit Check Specifications * Attend study-specific team ...

Collabera

Clinical Data Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

Clinical Data Manager Location: Irvine, CA USA 92618 Duration: 12 months (Strong Possibility of ... Collaborate with Medical coder to ensure accurate and consistent clinical reporting of clinical ...

Viz.ai

Clinical Data Manager

$127.17K - $182.86K/yr

You are proficient in developing automated and scalable data solutions, and possess strong coding ... Required * 5-7+ years in clinical research/RWE data management with hands-on database build ...

Viz.ai

Clinical Data Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

You are proficient in developing automated and scalable data solutions, and possess strong coding ... Qualifications Required 5-7+ years in clinical research/RWE data management with hands‐on ...

SystImmune, Inc

Clinical Data Associate

Redmond, WA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

The Clinical Data Associate (CDA) supports the Clinical Data Manager in executing data management ... Support medical coding activities using MedDRA and WHO Drug dictionaries, coordinating with the CDM ...

Systimmune

Clinical Data Associate

Redmond, WA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

The Clinical Data Associate (CDA) supports the Clinical Data Manager in executing data management ... Support medical coding activities using MedDRA and WHO Drug dictionaries, coordinating with the CDM ...

Berg Health | BPGBio

Data Scientist

Waltham, MA

Data Scientist The Data Scientist is involved in conducting clinical studies, integrating, and ... coding skills using diverse toolsets, successful management experience in a dynamic team ...

Luminate Medical

Clinical Data Specialist

Chicago, IL · Remote

Were looking for a Clinical Data Specialist to own and drive clinical data activities across our ... coding) Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test script development and execution ...

Luminate Medical

Clinical Data Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

... coding) • Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test script development and execution • Contribute to development of data management plans, data review guidelines, and SOPs • Identify ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance clinical data coding in the United States is $70,839.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,000.00 and $81,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Freelance Clinical Data Coder, you need a strong understanding of medical terminology, clinical documentation, and coding standards (such as ICD-10 and CPT), often supported by certification like CCS or CPC. Familiarity with coding software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and data management tools is typically required. Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and effective communication skills help ensure accuracy and client satisfaction in remote settings. These skills are critical to producing compliant, error-free coding that supports proper billing, reporting, and healthcare decision-making.

What are some common challenges freelancers face when working in clinical data coding, and how can they be addressed?

Freelance clinical data coders often encounter challenges such as staying updated with evolving medical coding standards and ensuring data accuracy across multiple client systems. Additionally, they may face difficulties in accessing sufficient training or support, and managing varying workflows from different organizations. To address these issues, freelancers can invest in continuous education, join professional associations, and utilize coding resources and forums to stay current. Building strong communication channels with clients also helps clarify project expectations and maintain high-quality deliverables.

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Freelance clinical data coding involves independently assigning standardized codes to medical diagnoses, procedures, and clinical information collected during clinical trials or research studies. Clinical data coders use coding systems such as MedDRA or WHO Drug Dictionary to ensure data consistency and regulatory compliance. As freelancers, they typically work remotely for pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, or healthcare institutions, providing flexible support for clinical research projects. Their work is essential for accurate data analysis, reporting, and regulatory submissions.

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Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, often with research organizations or pharma companiesRemote, healthcare providers, insurance companies, or billing services
Industry UsagePrimarily in clinical research, pharmaceutical, and biotech sectorsHealthcare, hospitals, clinics, insurance, and billing companies

Freelance Clinical Data Coding involves coding clinical trial data for research purposes, requiring clinical knowledge and specific certifications. Freelance Medical Coding focuses on assigning codes to medical diagnoses and procedures for billing, with a broader healthcare industry application. Both roles are remote and require certification, but they serve different industry needs and environments.

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Senior Clinical Data Manager

Everest Clinical Research

Bridgewater, NJ • On-site, Remote

$90K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Everest Clinical Research ("Everest") is a full-service contract research organization (CRO) providing a broad range of expertise-based clinical research services to worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. We serve some of the best-known companies and work with many of the most advanced drugs, biologics, and medical devices in development today.
Everest has been an independent CRO since 2004 with a strong foundation as a statistical and data management center of excellence. Building on this foundation, Everest has successfully developed and established itself as a full-service CRO. Everest's headquarters are located in Markham (Greater Toronto Area), Ontario, Canada with additional sites in Bridgewater (Greater New York City Area), New Jersey, USA, Shanghai (Pudong Zhangjiang New District), China and Taipei, Taiwan.
Everest is known in the industry for its high quality deliverables, superior customer service, and flexibility in meeting clients' needs. A dynamic organization with an entrepreneurial origin, Everest continues to experience exceptional growth and great success.
Quality is our backbone, customer-focus is our tradition, flexibility is our strength...that's us...that's Everest.
To drive continued success in this exciting clinical research field, we are seeking committed, skilled, and customer-focused individuals to join our winning team as Senior Clinical Data Managers for our Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA on-site location, or remotely from a home-based office anywhere in the USA in accordance with our Work from Home policy.
Key Accountabilities:
Lead Data Management Activities, Perform Training and Client Relationship Management
  1. Develop and maintain Data Management Project Plan (Plan). Document deviations from the Plan, log and report issues, and follow up on their resolutions.
  2. Is the primary contact person for day to day data management activities, and is the person ultimately responsible for all data management deliverables for assigned projects.
  3. Is the primary contact person for communication and discussion of topics related to data management timelines and deliverables; request for out of scope tasks; first line contact for technical or procedural issues.
  4. Is responsible for planning and implementing data management timelines and deliverables; and is responsible for providing database and data management activities status reports; contributes to the overall project planning, progress tracking and reporting.
  5. Assist with study-level resource planning and management, including the review of team members' timesheet reports.
  6. Assist in performing client relationship management activities. Participate in project bid defense meeting when required.
  7. Perform training on electronic data capture (EDC) system, dataflow and quality control processes to clinical trial personnel.
  8. Provide training to new data management personnel on data management processes and procedures. Perform QC review of work performed by less experienced data management personnel.
  9. Assist in generation of project Work Orders and Amendments.
  10. Assist in management of dataflow from and performance of Third Party Vendors (Non-CRF data vendors).
  11. Participate in project kick off meeting, investigators meeting, and regular project management team meeting.
  12. Provide support to client audits and regulatory inspections. Follow up on audit findings.
  13. Create and maintain clinical trial Data Management Study Binders.

Perform Hands-on Data Management Activities
  1. Design and review case report forms (CRFs/eCRFs). Develop and review Case Report Form Completion Instructions. Generate and review annotated Case Report Forms.
  2. Design and review Clinical Trial Source Document templates and completion instructions when required.
  3. Develop and maintain data validation specifications.
  4. Develop and maintain Data Management Plan (DMP). Document deviations from the DMP.
  5. Participate in the database design process. Participate in EDC User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  6. Manage the process of database modifications (after go-live) due to protocol amendments or study needs.
  7. Develop and maintain Data Quality Review Plan (DQRP). Coordinate with programmers to complete the programming and validation of the listings and summary tables as specified in the DQRP.
  8. Perform Third Party non-CRF data management activities.
  9. Review data, issue and resolve queries. Assist Investigative Site personnel with resolving queries.
  10. Perform Serious Adverse Event reconciliation.
  11. Assist in resolving medical coding discrepancies resulting from coding of medical history, adverse events, procedures and medicinal products.
  12. Cooperate and assist the Quality Assurance Department with quality control audits on assigned databases.
  13. Perform database soft-lock and hard lock activities.
  14. Maintain and prepare final archival of data management documentation relevant to the assigned clinical trials, and assist the corporate archivist in assembling and archiving such documentation.

Qualifications and Experience:
  1. A Bachelors' or Master's degree in health and/or pharmaceutical sciences, physical/biological, or chemistry fields.
  2. At least 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical trial data management or at least 2 year of experience as a Clinical Data Manager II, with demonstrated knowledge, experience and ability to perform to meet high quality standards and high level of customer satisfaction.
  3. Demonstrated an in-depth understanding of clinical trial data management concepts, processes and procedures, relevant issues related to or impacting clinical data management, as well as pharmaceutical clinical trial regulations, industry guidance, conventions and standards
  4. Demonstrated a strong leadership in clinical data management activities and a desire to excel in leading data management projects.

Benefits & Compensation:
We offer a robust benefits package to support your health, well-being, and growth, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life & AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) retirement / pension plan, generous paid time off and sick leave, and the opportunity to earn a performance based bonus.
Estimated Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000.
To find out more about Everest Clinical Research and to review other opportunities, please visit our website at www.everestclinical.com
We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Everest is committed to upholding the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and upon request we will provide accommodations for candidates participating in any part of our recruitment and selection process.
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