Clinical Trials Pharmacist (casual)

Nucleus Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Reward Hub discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Nucleus Network is seeking a casual Clinical Trials Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy team and support the safe management of investigational products across Phase 1 trials. You will assist with study setup, daily pharmacy operations, inventory, compounding and accountability, in accordance with protocols and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with study teams, Medical Officers, sponsors and external vendors, maintaining documentation, supporting monitoring visits and ensuring timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy and current pharmacist registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a registered pharmacist.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, dispense, compound and maintain inventory for investigational products.
• Ensure correct product and dose is given in line with protocols.
• Maintain controlled-temperature storage, equipment and clean-room environments.
• Prepare and maintain study documents and training records per ICH-GCP, GMP and GDP.
• Provide pharmacy advice and training to study teams on dosing, interactions and storage.
• Collaborate with operations, sponsors and vendors and support monitoring visits.
• Participate in rotating weekend and evening shifts as required.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Pharmacy practice

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Nucleus Network as a casual Clinical Trials Pharmacist and help advance medicine while building a rewarding career in clinical research.

As the world's leading Phase 1 clinical trials specialist, with facilities across Australia, the USA, and the UK, we partner with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to help bring new medicines to patients.

Why Join Nucleus Network?

Work with purpose by contributing to the success of clinical trials

Ask better questions and find smarter ways of working in an environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Start here, go further be part of the team behind clinical trials shaping the future of medicine

Be visible at scale in a global organisation where your contribution is recognised.

Grow in a growing place, with expanding operations creating new opportunities across the business.

Join a culture of curiosity where learning, collaboration and new ideas are encouraged every day.

• Access to benefits which include Fitness Passport, Reward Hub discounts, wellbeing initiatives, recognition programs and EAP support.

About the role

The Clinical Trials Pharmacist is a key member of Nucleus Network’s Pharmacy team, responsible for the safe, accurate and timely management of investigational products and devices across clinical trials. You will support study set-up and daily pharmacy operations, including receipt, storage, inventory control, dispensing, compounding, accountability and destruction in accordance with study protocols, Nucleus Network procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will work closely with study teams, Clinical Operations, Medical Officers, sponsors, clinical research associates and external vendors. You will provide pharmacy advice, prepare and maintain accurate study documentation, support monitoring visits, maintain controlled-temperature and clean-room environments, and help ensure investigational products are ready for time-critical dosing while protecting study blinding requirements.

Working alongside a collaborative and experienced team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of clinical trials while gaining valuable experience and benefiting from structured learning and development opportunities.

Build a long-term career in clinical research, with opportunities to deepen your expertise across investigational product management, clinical trial pharmacy and Pharmacy Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, store, dispense, compound and maintain accurate inventory and accountability records for investigational products, medications and devices.
• Apply independent professional judgement to ensure the right participant receives the right investigational product, treatment and dose in accordance with study protocols.
• Maintain controlled-temperature storage areas, pharmacy equipment and clean-room environments, including monitoring, reporting, cleaning and calibration activities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate pharmacy source documents, study records, training records and other documentation in line with ICH-GCP, GMP, GDP and Nucleus Network procedures.
• Provide pharmacy advice and training to study teams and unit staff on medication interactions, side effects, dosage, administration, storage and accountability.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Medical Officers, study teams, sponsors, clinical research associates and vendors, including supporting monitoring visits and communicating potential dosing delays.
• Support site-based activities and participate in rotating weekend and evening shifts as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent, with current registration as a pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A minimum of two years’ experience as a registered pharmacist.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail, accurate record-keeping and the ability to follow procedural, regulatory and quality requirements.
• Strong planning, prioritisation and time-management skills, with the flexibility to work in a time-critical clinical environment.
• Good computer literacy, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Clinical trial pharmacy, Phase 1 trials, GMP or TGA knowledge, compounding, aseptic technique, reconstitution or clean-room experience will be highly regarded.

Nucleus Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds, inclusive teams and people who are driven by purpose, curiosity and care.

To learn more, visit Nucleus Network or follow us on LinkedIn Careers Page, Instagram and Facebook.

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