Pharmacy Operations Fellow in Drug Information
We are now accepting applications for a qualified Pharmacy Operations Fellow in Drug Information at Belmont University.
Employment Type
Faculty
Internal Job Category
Non-Tenure Track (Faculty)
Full-Time
Department
Pharmaceutical Science
Hours
N/A
Primary Duties and
Responsibilities:
Position purpose: Belmont University is seeking 1 pharmacy fellow to complete a two year post-graduate program in collaboration with HealthTrust Performance Group (HealthTrust) and the Division of Drug Information within the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (FDA). The goal of this program is to equip the fellow with the skills required to excel in various practice settings such as academia, drug information, medical affairs, formulary management, corporate pharmacy, and regulatory agencies.
Job functions:
- Responsible for participating in a practice within HealthTrust that involves pharmacy operations to develop internal training materials as well as member facing resources regarding regulatory, operational, sourcing, and clinical information
- Assist the HealthTrust Director with drug shortage mitigation including the creation of drug shortage guidance and supply chain mapping
- Assist the GPO Sourcing team with various projects to help manage current contracts
- Assess 503B suppliers' quality management practices and portfoliosTeach within College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (i.e. assist in precepting APPE students and teach in didactic courses).
- Teach within College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (i.e. assist in precepting APPE students and teach in didactic courses).
- Perform all faculty functions related to the management of the Christy Houston Foundation Drug Information Center including: responding to drug information requests, fact checking, and resource management.
- Participate in a teaching certificate program (if eligible).
- Conduct an original research project.
- Precept students at Belmont University, HealthTrust and the FDA.
- Other projects as assigned by the HealthTrust Clinical Director and FDA preceptors
- Assist with FDA DDI projects
- Answer MedWatch and DDI phone calls
- Respond to DDI emails
- Abide by all relevant university and/or departmental procedures and policies.
The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
Required Qualifications:
Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:
Form diverse leaders of character;Equip people to solve the world's complex problems through teaching, research and service;And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
- Belmont University seeks to attract highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University's values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.
- Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
- Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
- Ability to learn and apply instructional strategies and techniques.
- Willingness to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
- Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
- Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University's online integrated database system for student grading.
- Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
- Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.
- Interest and ability to work collaboratively in course design and to teach interdisciplinary and topical courses.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduated from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy prior to the start of the fellowship term
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis in ethics and professionalism
- Must acquire pharmacist licensure in the state of Tennessee with 180 days of starting the fellowship
- Belmont University seeks a person committed to the Christ-centered mission of the university
- United States Citizen
- Background and security clearances. USAJOBS.gov outlines the basic requirements for government employees
- Fellows will, at least, need to answer questions about where they have lived, worked, went to school, and any military history or police records
- Fellows will also need to have fingerprints taken if they have never worked for the Federal Government
Required EducationPharm.D. (prior to June 1, 2027)
Required ExperienceTeaching and clinical experience not required.
The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.
Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.