Clin Research Pharmacist--Investigation Drug--days--full time
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · Philadelphia, PA
- On site
- Full-time
- $90,000 / year
- Philadelphia, PA
Job highlights
- Manage investigational drugs for clinical trials.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and study integrity.
- Dispense medications and prepare sterile products.
- Collaborate with researchers and healthcare team.
- Provide drug information for investigational agents.
About the role
About Penn Medicine
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
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Job Summary
HUP's Investigational Drug Pharmacy is looking for a full-time, day shift Clinical Research Pharmacist to join their team! Located at 3600 Civic Center Blvd in Philadelphia.
The clinical research pharmacist within investigational drug services oversees coordinating, collaborating and providing expertise in support of clinical investigational drug trials. The individual will be responsible for managing the preparation, storage, dispensing, and documentation of investigational drugs used in clinical trials. The individual will ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, maintain protocol adherence, and collaborate with researchers to support study integrity. The individual must demonstrate a highly organized ability to integrate within the healthcare team and current structure of the pharmacy department. The clinical research pharmacist will maintain pharmacy study summary, protocol, dispensing procedures, completed samples of required paperwork, dispensing checklist, fee schedule, billing procedures for relevant investigational trials.
Responsibilities
- Prepares, compounds and dispenses medications, biologic agents, natural products, medical devices and related materials for ongoing research trials.
- Accurately dispenses medications and prepares sterile products following proper aseptic technique under USP 797/800 and hospital policies and procedures.
- Manages recordkeeping, shipping, ordering, receiving, storage, retention/destruction and related inventory activities in compliance with good clinical practices and the requirements of individual study sponsors.
- Participates in study initiations, monitoring and closeout visits, quality assurance audits and other related meetings with study sponsors and their representatives, regulatory agencies and others.
- Reads, interprets and processes prescriptions for investigational medications clarifies orders with prescribers as needed.
- Ensures the accuracy and integrity of products prior to their dispensing to study participants.
- Serves as a resource to other members of the research community as well as to UPHS pharmacists and nurses provides drug information for investigational agents as needed assists investigators in the development of investigator-initiated trials, formulation of medications and preparation of IND applications.
- Maintains compliance with all applicable Penn and UPHS policies, sponsor guidelines and state and federal laws and regulations.
- Prepares written study procedures for new trials, which accurately reflect the protocol regimen and sponsor’s specific requirements updates procedures to correspond to protocol revisions.
- Oversee the work performed by clinical research technicians, pharmacy interns, pharmacy residents and clerkship students to ensure that performance standards are maintained and that work is accurate in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Penn and UPHS policies.
- Participates in rotating on-call coverage for situations that require assistance after hours and performs related duties as required and assigned by the manager.
Credentials
- Active PA Pharmacist License (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience
- PharmD (obtained from an accredited school of pharmacy) (Required)
- 1+ years Hospital pharmacy experience (Preferred)
- PGY1 training, Prior clinical trials experience (Preferred)
- PGY2, Investigational drug services (Preferred)
Employee Benefits
We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
Key skills/competency
- Clinical Research Pharmacist
- Investigational Drugs
- Pharmacy
- Clinical Trials
- Medication Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- USP 797/800
- Aseptic Technique
- Drug Information
- Patient Care
Skills & topics
- Clinical Research Pharmacist
- Investigational Drugs
- Pharmacy
- Clinical Trials
- Medication Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- USP 797/800
- Aseptic Technique
- Drug Information
- Hospital Pharmacy
- PharmD
- PA Pharmacist License
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your PharmD, PA Pharmacist License, and any clinical trials or investigational drug services experience.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize your experience with USP 797/800, aseptic technique, medication preparation, and recordkeeping.
- Address requirements directly: Clearly state your active PA Pharmacist License and PharmD education.
- Demonstrate collaboration: Mention your ability to work within a healthcare team and support researchers.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with investigational drug management and regulatory compliance.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Clinical Research Pharmacist at Penn Medicine?
- As a Clinical Research Pharmacist at Penn Medicine, you will oversee the coordination, preparation, storage, dispensing, and documentation of investigational drugs for clinical trials. You'll ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, maintain protocol adherence, and collaborate with researchers to support study integrity. Responsibilities also include managing inventory, participating in study visits, and serving as a drug information resource.
- What qualifications are required for the Clinical Research Pharmacist position at Penn Medicine?
- The required qualifications include an active PA Pharmacist License and a PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy. While preferred, 1+ years of hospital pharmacy experience, PGY1 training, and prior clinical trials or PGY2 investigational drug services experience are beneficial.
- What is the work environment like for a Clinical Research Pharmacist at Penn Medicine?
- This role is part of HUP's Investigational Drug Pharmacy and operates on a full-time, day shift basis. You will be part of a leading academic medical center, collaborating with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across disciplines.
- How does Penn Medicine support its employees in this Clinical Research Pharmacist role?
- Penn Medicine is dedicated to employee well-being, offering comprehensive benefits including a strong tuition assistance program. Employees are actively engaged and committed to the mission of advancing medical care and research.
- What is the importance of USP 797/800 for this Clinical Research Pharmacist role?
- Compliance with USP 797/800 is critical for accurately dispensing medications and preparing sterile products following proper aseptic technique. This ensures the safety and integrity of investigational drugs used in clinical trials.
- What kind of collaboration is expected for a Clinical Research Pharmacist at Penn Medicine?
- You will collaborate closely with researchers, study sponsors, regulatory agencies, other UPHS pharmacists, nurses, and clinical research technicians. This includes assisting investigators with trial development and drug formulation.