Clinical Research Pharmacist
Description
Clinical Research Pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical resources to clinical trial patients, research department staff, and pharmacy department staff. Assures local, state, national, and federal regulatory compliance for all medication-related components of clinical trial protocols. Assures pharmacy product quality and compliance with legal pharmacy standards. Oversees delegated pharmacist and pharmacy technicians in the preparation of sterile IV admixtures of investigational products and dispensing of oral investigational products. Provides clinical support and oversight for delegated staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for all clinical trial protocols. Provides clinical pharmacy services though drug information, patient education, and to the professional staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Serve as coordinator/liaison between research and pharmacy departments for all clinical trial needs
Participate in feasibility assessment, protocol review, and site initiation visit (SIV) for all clinical trials
Provide enhanced oversight for all double-blind clinical trials, including serving as primary un-blinded pharmacist, pharmacy binder maintenance, drug preparation, receipt, destruction, and data entry (when applicable)
Serve as the training and regulatory point of contact for all delegated pharmacy personnel, including providing ongoing training to pharmacy staff when needed
Maintain study pharmacy manuals and/or protocols in pharmacy shared drive for pharmacy staff reference
Communicate with sponsor study monitors and respond to all pharmacy-related inquiries in a timely manner
Maintain inventory of investigational products in designated storage locations
Dispense investigational product(s) for all clinical trial patients; research coordinators will provide additional coverage if needed
Pharmacy contacts for all research-related pharmacy questions (questions from site staff, pharmacists, research team)
Collaborate with research and pharmacy departments to create interdepartmental standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Assure the appropriateness of medication therapy (investigational and commercial) through:
Review and complete medication reconciliation for clinical trial patients during screening and on an as needed basis
Review of medication orders for clinical appropriateness based on patients' specific conditions and concomitant therapies
Compound and accurately dispense, intravenous solutions and related supplies
Formulate, prepare, and maintain quality control of pharmaceutical preparations
Check medication preparation and oversee delegated pharmacy services performed by pharmacy technicians
Communication with prescribers and providers regarding appropriateness of drug therapy and patient response to therapy
Build and update treatment regimens in EMR for all clinical trial protocols
Fulfill responsibilities listed in various pharmacist job descriptions on an as-needed basis (e.g., critically low staffing levels)
Function as a team member by expanding the responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the cancer center
Completes expected competencies as defined by manager
Serve on various committees, as requested, as expert resource for IDS
Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested and/or required.
Skills
Investigational New Drug Services, IDS, Regulatory, Oncology, PharmD, Team Leadership, EMR Build, Staff Training, Presentation Skills, SOP Development
Top Skills Details
Investigational New Drug Services,IDS,Regulatory,Oncology,PharmD
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (BS Pharm)
Successful completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency specializing in oncology or 3 years of clinical pharmacy/IDS experience.
Current, active, and unrestricted Tennessee Pharmacy licensure.
Proven presentation experience
Possess the personal characteristics of professionalism, credibility, commitment to high standards, and innovation
Adept to continual learning and development
Effective communication skills including patient education, staff mentoring and drug information to the extended health care team
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a team
Accomplished in team building and management
Ability to change between tasks with accuracy and proficiency
Knowledge and compliance of regulatory bodies that apply to IDS
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $175000.00/yr.
See attached, benefits are TNO provided
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.
About Actalent
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