Research Pharmacist

About the role

The Research Pharmacist oversees the investigational pharmacy operations and the pharmacy technical staff to support clinical research activities. This role provides support to industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials for multiple research sites 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
• Aid in preparing reports for company management and regulatory agencies
• 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 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
• Ensure site staff, Study Chairs, and members of the Consortium department understand the investigational drug maintenance, dispense and distribution process
• Collaborate with Study Chairs and relevant staff to provide investigational drug trending and status reporting as needed for assigned clinical trials
• Manage performance and development of Pharmacy staff members, budget and goals
• Oversee the activities of assigned 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 Doctorate Degree
• Licensed Pharmacist
• Knowledge of FDA guidelines and GCP is required
• Minimum of one year of Chemotherapy Admixture experience
• Must be able to read, understand, and comply with research protocols
• Must be able to perform duties commensurate with dispensing medications with narrow therapeutic indices

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of Clinical research experience preferred

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities