Research Pharmacist

About the role

As the Research Pharmacist, you will oversee the investigational pharmacy operations and the pharmacy technical staff to support our institution's growing involvement in clinical research activities. This service will provide 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 as needed 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
• Be responsible for establishing and continually improving the shipment and delivery of investigational pharmaceutical care to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assisting others in the department with the same
• Have an ongoing 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
• 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
• A Minimum of one year of Clinical research experience preferred

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Ability to read, understand, and comply with research protocols
• Ability to perform duties commensurate with dispensing medications with narrow therapeutic indices

Benefits

We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves.

Pay

This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Schedule

Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates.

Company

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.