Pharmacist - 16-month contract

Altasciences; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Altasciences as a Pharmacist to contribute to the development of new drug therapies. Your role will involve handling Investigational Products, overseeing pharmacy tasks, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practices. This entry-level position offers on-site work in Montreal, a 16-month contract, and an engaging work environment dedicated to employee development and service excellence.

Benefits

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Annual Performance Reviews

Qualifications

• Degree in pharmacy required.
• Licensed with Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec.
• Experience in sterile preparations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle Investigational Products (IP) in compliance with regulations.
• Oversee pharmacy tasks like dispensing and labeling of medications.
• Maintain confidentiality of clinical trial participants.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented

People-oriented

Education

Degree from Accredited School of Pharmacy

Licensed pharmacist in good standing

Job description

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Your New Company!

At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.

Your New Company!

At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.

We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

About The Role

The Pharmacist is responsible for the handling of Investigational and Non-Investigation Products (IP/NIP) in compliance with study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

What You’ll Do Here

• Ensure the confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors is respected.
• Maintain and advocate a high level of customer service and quality within the department.
• Oversee and/or perform pharmacy related tasks including but not limited to, dispensing of IP/NIP, preparation of IP/NIP, labeling of IP/NIP and sterile preparation of IP/NIP.
• May act as the Qualified Person in Charge (QPIC) or Alternate Qualified Person in Charge (A/QPIC) and ensure the prompt initiation of the import/export process for controlled substances and provide guidance on regulations, storage and distribution of controlled substances, precursor and cannabis.
• As QPIC or A/QPIC, ensure compliance with federal and local regulations, stay current on GMP and other industry policies that could affect pharmacy operations.
• Maintain the permanent inventory of controlled substances to ensure compliance with pharmacy dealer license limitations.
• May participate in sponsor/regulatory audits and protocol reviews.
• Answer pharmacy related queries in a timely manner.
• Proactively communicate issues and/or problem resolutions to departmental supervisors and managers.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Degree from Accredited School of Pharmacy and licensed pharmacist in good standing with pharmacy board required (Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec).
• Related work experience preferred.
• Good communication in French and English and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in sterile preparations and compounding preferred
• Innovative, detail-oriented, people-oriented.
  
  

Altasciences Strives To Provide a French Working Environment For Its Employees In Quebec. Although As Part Of Its Francization Program Has Taken All Reasonable Steps To Avoid Imposing The Above-mentioned Requirement. Fluency In English Is An Essential Requirement For The Position Of Pharmacist Including, But Not Limited To, For The Following Reasons

• The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.
  
  

What We Offer

• 16 months contract
• 37.5 hours/week
• On site position at our Montreal site (1200 Beaumont).
  
  

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences’ Incentive Programs Include

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Reviews
  
  

MOVING IN UNISON TO DELIVER A BIG IMPACT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences!

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