IDS Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Moffitt Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center, in Florida, seeks an Investigational Drug Services pharmacist specialist to manage drug distribution for investigational meds in clinical trials. The role includes trial startup activities, creating/maintaining standardized order sets in Cerner PowerChart/PharmNet, and ensuring CFR and GCP compliance.

Responsibilities include protocol development, policy updates, and collaboration with the research team to provide complex care to trial patients.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license and degree in Pharmacy.
• GCP/compliance knowledge and CFR familiarity.
• Experience in oncology pharmacy or clinical trials preferred.
• Ability to develop and review trial protocols and order sets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical trial initiation and protocol review.
• Develop/maintain order sets and drug distribution processes for IDS.
• Review IDS fee schedule and reconcile costs.
• Develop/update policies and procedures in line with CFR/GCP.

Skills

Communication skills

Research ability

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Licensed Pharmacist (RPh/PS)

CITI Certification (GCP) or BCOP/PGY2 option

Tools

Cerner PowerChart/PharmNet

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary: Investigational Drug Services (IDS) pharmacist specialist is involved in the drug distribution process related to investigational medications utilized in clinical trials. The IDS clinical specialist is involved in clinical trial start up including performing feasibilities and facilitating creation/maintenance of standardized treatment order sets within Cerner Medication Integration (PowerChart/ PharmNet). Reviewing IDS fee schedule and reconciling. Assists in reviewing, updating and developing policies and procedures in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements. The IDS Clinical Specialist assists Moffitt Primary Investigators in protocol and pharmacy manual development. IDS clinical specialist actively participates in research study clinical activities, in order to ensure safe and effective use of investigational medications in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. IDS clinical activities include but are not limited to: assist in clinical trial initiation, protocol review/adherence, order set development/maintenance, drug distribution activities, hazardous/non-hazardous compounding, and collaboration with clinical research team to provide complex comprehensive care to research patients.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy Licensed Pharmacist (RPh/ PS) CITI Certification (GCP, human subjects research, conflicts of interest) or Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) OR PGY2 graduating residents must obtain BPS Certification within 12 months of hire date (external new hires) or transfer date (internal team members) into position. Incumbent will be considered to be compliant if they have sat for the exam within the 12-month timeframe and passed the exam. Certification indicating successful exam pass must be provided to Moffitt within 90-days following the date of the test sit date. Should incumbent not meet this requirement, consideration for a move to a position not requiring the above certification may be considered. Minimum of 4 years progressive institutional oncology pharmaceutical experience or PGY-1 with 2 years progressive institutional oncology pharmaceutical experience or PGY-2/Advanced Pharmacy Practice Residency/Ph.D. in related field.

Training Required: Proficient in the drug distribution process as it relates to clinical trial process. Clinical practice skills in patient assessment, pharmacology, genomics, supportive care, and personalized medicine applications. Excellent skills with communications, research, writing, computer applications, group dynamics and supervision.

Salary Range: $145,308.80 - $221,603.20. Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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