Research Pharmacist
Core
Oversee investigational pharmacy operations and technical staff to support industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials in an outpatient cancer research setting.
Role type
Senior Research Pharmacist (Clinical Trials)
Builds
Investigational drug preparation, dispensing, and distribution for oncology clinical trials
Domain
Oncology / Clinical Research / Pharmacy
Required skills
Investigational drug management, Pharmaceutical calculations, Study protocol evaluation, SOP development, Regulatory compliance (FDA/GCP), Staff management, Budget management, Recordkeeping systems
Preferred skills
Chemotherapy admixture experience, Clinical research experience
Technologies
Pharmacy computer systems, Drug accountability tracking logs
Responsibilities
Create and monitor departmental SOPs and corporate guidelines for investigational pharmacy services; Develop and maintain procedures for preparation, dispensing, and distribution of study drugs; Evaluate study protocols to determine required resources and materials; Retrieve and interpret medication orders and perform complex pharmaceutical calculations; Perform specialized procedures for labeling, filling, and delivery oversight of investigational drugs; Establish and improve shipment and delivery processes for investigational pharmaceutical care; Maintain accurate recordkeeping systems for protocols, subjects, and drug accountability; Oversee pharmacy technicians in drug preparation and delivery; Manage performance, development, budget, and goals of pharmacy staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities