Manager Oncology Research Pharmacy

About the role

The Manager of the Research Pharmacy oversees investigational pharmacy operations and pharmacy technical staff to support clinical research activities. This role provides support to industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials in the outpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, document, and follow departmental SOPs, corporate guidelines and conventions providing quality and accurate investigational pharmacy services
• Develop, monitor and maintain step-by-step procedures (e.g., kits) for preparation, dispensing and distribution of investigational and study drugs. Develop codes, labels and other predefined formats for pharmacy computer entry
• Evaluate study protocols to determine appropriate resources and materials needed to satisfy study requirements
• Retrieve and interpret medication orders; perform complex procedures and pharmaceutical calculations, taking into account research protocol, patient and drug characteristics
• Perform specialized and advanced procedures specific to assigned pharmacy area; label, fill and provide delivery oversight of investigational drugs to appropriate patient care locations
• Establish and continually improve the shipment and delivery of investigational pharmaceutical care to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assist others in the department with the same
• Review of study protocols to determine appropriate pharmaceutical materials and professional services required to satisfy the study description
• Establish and maintain accurate and easily retrievable recordkeeping systems for protocols, study subjects, tracking logs, schedules, drug accountability records, and systems
• Retrieve discontinued or expired medications from stock and research sites; discard or return to stock as appropriate; complete corresponding documentation
• Serve as a primary training resource for technicians and evaluate their progress as directed; preparing schedules, setting work priorities and making work assignments as directed
• Manage performance and development of Pharmacy staff members, budget and goals
• Demonstrate ability to obtain and analyze facts and apply sound judgment
• Remain cognizant of cost containment measures and create an atmosphere encouraging others in this practice
• Oversee the activities of assigned pharmacists and pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery of investigational drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians' orders; ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and the maintenance of required records

Requirements

• A Bachelor Degree
• The ability to read, understand, and comply with research protocols
• Clinical Research experience is required
• Licensed Pharmacist is required