Director, Investigational Drug Section

About the role

The START Center for Cancer Research is seeking a Director, Investigational Drug Section who is responsible for overseeing all components of IDS operations at the assigned site. Additionally, the director should fulfill all existing clinical pharmacist job duties.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Director, Nursing and study operations leader to ensure efficient, high quality patient care is maintained and prioritized.
• Collaborate with site leadership team, shared services leaders and integration team members to promote alignment in workflows and processes.
• Ensure adherence to all local/federal expectations for IDS space, ensure compliance with all applicable internal SOPs.
• Verify medication orders including accuracy of dosages and calculations, review of basic patient eligibility criteria.
• Oversee the preparation and dispensing of all medications from the IDS, including supervision of certified pharmacy technicians.
• Provide pharmaceutical care including patient medication and supportive care counseling, and drug information to the healthcare team and patients.
• Oversee drug inventories including documentation of current inventory, projection of expected usage in concert with ordering, receiving, storage and dispensation tracking of Phase I and conventional medications.
• Assist pharmacy technicians in maintaining adequate investigational documentation, records, weekly inventory, and interactions with study personnel.
• Review new protocol(s), protocol amendments and associated forms.
• Maintain and generate reports using the IDS drug accountability program.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the pharmacy department.
• Enter accurate medication computer order entries and accurate maintenance of reported patient home medications in the EMR.

Qualifications

Required education and experience include: Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy, current state license, previous hospital/clinic pharmacy experience, familiarity with sterile compounding requirements for chemotherapy agents, and computer skills including Microsoft Office products.

• Familiarity with the use of electronic medical record program(s), pharmacy software programs and study IRT systems.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.
• Sterile compounding & chemotherapy certification.
• Intravenous sterile product training.
• Prior experience in clinical trials and management of investigational drugs.

Preferred education and experience include a specialty residency in oncology and/or current BPS Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).

Skills

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and management skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices provided

Pay and Schedule

Competitive compensation, depending on experience. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: START Richmond / Norfolk / South Carolina, with up to 25% travel to sites intermittently.