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Drug Safety Associate
Entry-level case processor for adverse-event reports. The most common first job in PV.
ICSR intakeMedDRA coding basicsArgus/ARISg navigation
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Convert healthcare documentation into standard codes.
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Analyse clinical research data for regulated reporting.
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Manage and validate clinical-trial data.
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entry level247 JDs
PV Associate
Owns case narrative writing and MedDRA coding end-to-end. Workhorse role at every CRO.
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Outpatient Coder
Codes physician office visits with ICD-10 + CPT. Highest-volume entry role.
ICD-10-CMCPTHCPCS Level II
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Clinical Data Associate
Reviews trial data and raises queries to investigator sites.
Medidata Rave / VeevaQuery writingEdit checks
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Clinical SAS Programmer
Programmes TLFs (tables, listings, figures) for clinical study reports.
Base + Advanced SASTLF programmingMacros
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RA Associate
Authors sections of submissions and responds to deficiency queries.
eCTD authoringModule 1/3 supportQuery response
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