Clinical Terminologist Lead (MBBS Required)

Truveta is the world's first health provider-led data platform with a vision of  Saving Lives with Data . We empower researchers, clinicians, and healthcare organizations through high-quality clinical data and AI-driven insights.  

We are seeking an experienced clinical professional to manage a team of Clinical Terminologists, Data Annotators, and Clinical Abstractors responsible for clinical terminology mapping, data annotation, and data quality. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who excels at developing high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and delivering projects with exceptional quality and timeliness.  

Work Location: Hyderabad, India

This Opportunity  

Join the founding team of the Truveta India Development Center (IDC) and play a pivotal role in shaping its future. As one of the initial members, you'll help build and scale a high-impact organization while contributing to products and platforms that advance healthcare through data and AI. This is a unique opportunity to influence both the technical direction and the culture of a growing global engineering hub.

Key Responsibilities  

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Clinical Terminologists, Data Annotators, and/or Clinical Abstractors by providing coaching, training, and performance guidance.  

• Oversee terminology mapping and clinical data normalization using standards such as SNOMED CT, RxNorm, and LOINC , ensuring exceptional quality and consistency.  

• Drive project execution by managing priorities, monitoring team performance, and ensuring deliverables are completed on time with minimal oversight.  

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, Program Management, and AI/ML teams to improve clinical data pipelines and annotation processes.  

• Establish and continuously improve quality standards, workflows, documentation, and operational processes to support scalable clinical data operations.  

Key Qualifications  

• MBBS degree required.  

• 2–5 years of people leadership experience leading Clinical Terminologists, Medical Coders, Clinical Data Annotators, Clinical Abstractors, or similar healthcare data teams.  

• Strong working knowledge of SNOMED CT, RxNorm, LOINC , Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), and clinical documentation.  

• Proven ability to independently lead projects, mentor teams, solve problems proactively, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule.  

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, organizational, and project management skills in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience leading clinical terminology mapping or AI/ML data annotation initiatives.  

• Experience developing annotation guidelines, quality frameworks, and training programs.  

•  Professional certification in medical coding or health information management (CPC, CCS, RHIT, RHIA, CCA, or equivalent) is a plus.