Senior Safety Coder

Company: AbbVie
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on X , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , LinkedIn and Tik Tok . Job Description Purpose : As part of the Global Coding Team (GCT), ensures accurate and consistent coding of medical data, including but not limited to, adverse event and medication data received from global clinical trials across all therapeutic areas. Responsibilities : Primary coding resource for assigned studies and serves as subject matter expert to study team members and other key stakeholders. Ability to accurately code clinical trial data using MedDRA and WHODrug in accordance with company conventions. Ability to effectively perform all Clinical Coding Team workflow requirements through the life of the trial. Ability to support the identification of prohibited medications and/or other related exclusionary data. Ability to contribute to the development of and timely achievement of projects and goals. Represents Clinical Coding Team when collaborating with study team members and/or other key stakeholders. Participates in the development and/or maintenance of coding conventions, Standard Operating Procedures, Guidelines and/or Work Instruction documents. Participate in the completion of dictionary upversioning workflow activities. Supports departmental and cross-functional business requirements. Serve as a mentor and coach to new and/or less experienced coders. Qualifications Bachelors degree with related health science background: (e.g., RN, BSN, RPh). Advanced Degree preferred. 5 years of Clinical Trial Coding Experience Preferred Working knowledge medical and medication terminology. Working knowledge of MedDRA, and WHODrug. Working knowledge of Clinical trial data systems and/or EDC coding tools. Manage multiple tasks with competing priorities. Demonstrates effective problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state orlocal law: The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Companybelieves ingood faith it will pay for this role at the timeofthis posting based on the job grade for this position.Individualcompensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,andwemay ultimatelypay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in thefuture. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),medical/dental/visioninsurance and 401(k) to eligibleemployees. This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentiveprograms. Note: No amount of payis considered to bewages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, anddeterminable.The amount and availability of anybonus,commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form ofcompensation and benefitsthat are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's soleandabsolutediscretion unless and until paid andmay be modified at the Companys sole and absolute discretion, consistent withapplicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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