Description
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Investigational Pharmacist to join our client's cutting-edge team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical treatments in innovative clinical research studies.
As an Investigational Pharmacist, you will collaborate closely with healthcare providers, clinical researchers, and patients to ensure the safe and effective use of investigational medications within clinical trials. Your expertise will be critical in supporting the application of new therapies, managing drug therapy, and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines throughout the research process.
Responsibilities
•Medication Oversight: Ensure proper dosing and administration of oncology treatments, manage side effects and supervise chemotherapy medication preparation in acute care settings.
•Clinical Research Collaboration: Provide pharmacological support for oncology trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
•Adverse Event Monitoring: Track and report adverse events, drug reactions, and interactions related to investigational products.
•Regulatory Adherence: Assist with protocol development and ensure compliance with investigational drug management regulations.
•Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with oncologists, nurses, and research staff to ensure patient care and successful trial outcomes.
•Patient Education: Educate patients on medication regimens, risks, benefits, and side effect management.
•Data Management & Analysis: Support data collection, analysis, and report preparation for clinical studies and regulatory submissions.
•Ongoing Education: Stay updated on oncology treatments and clinical trial advancements through professional development.
Qualifications
•Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited pharmacy school.
•Licensing: Active pharmacist license in California.
•Experience: Minimum of 2 years in oncology pharmacy practice.
•Experience with investigational drugs, chemotherapy regimens, and oncology clinical research preferred.
•Certifications & Residency (Preferred but not required): Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) is highly desirable.
•ASHP-accredited PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency in oncology or pain management is a plus.
•Clinical Research Certification (ACRP or SOCRA) is beneficial.
•Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of oncology pharmacotherapy, including chemotherapy, biologics, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy.
•Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
•Familiarity with clinical trial protocols, regulatory guidelines, and ethical standards is preferred.
•Proficiency in EHR/EMR and clinical trial management software is advantageous.
•Personal Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects.
•Strong independent work ethic while collaborating effectively with research teams.
•Commitment to patient safety and continuous healthcare improvement.
•Working Conditions: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, occasional travel (less than 10%), and potential overtime based on study needs.
•Work in clinical research settings with direct patient interaction, either in hospitals or outpatient clinics.
•Must reside in Southern California.