Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Med-Hunters
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Job summary
Med-Hunters seeks an Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to oversee pharmacologic aspects of oncology trials in Northern New Jersey, focusing on Phase I protocols. You will work on-site with oncologists, nurses and researchers to ensure safe, evidence-based chemotherapy and investigational drug use.
You will precept pharmacy students and residents, contribute to protocol development, and participate in tumor boards and safety reviews, advancing cancer care within a renowned research program.
Qualifications
- PharmD from an ACPE-accredited program and NJ pharmacist license or eligibility.
- Completion of PGY1 residency; oncology experience or PGY2 in oncology preferred.
- Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead pharmacologic oversight of oncology clinical trial protocols, especially Phase I studies.
- Evaluate and monitor oncology treatment plans for safety and efficacy.
- Provide PK, drug interaction and supportive care guidance for hematologic and solid tumors.
- Collaborate with oncologists, nurses and research staff to optimize investigational and standard therapies.
- Precept students and participate in residency training; contribute to formulary decisions and protocol development.
- Serve on tumor boards, P&T committees, and quality initiatives; address drug shortages and safety reviews.
- Educate healthcare teams and patients on medication use and formulary changes.
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Where Precision Meets Purpose: Transform Lives Through Clinical Research
Do you excel at interpreting complex treatment protocols and translating them into safe, effective medication plans? Are you driven to be at the forefront of cancer care through clinical research? Do you enjoy collaborating with world-class teams to pioneer groundbreaking therapies? Are you looking to contribute to one of the largest cancer trial programs in the region? Do you thrive in multidisciplinary environments that value innovation, precision, and patient-centered outcomes? Do you want to mentor the next generation of clinical pharmacists?
- Nationally Recognized Research Program: Work at a cancer center known for cutting-edge therapies like CAR T-cell, with more early-phase trials than any other program in New Jersey.
- Mission-Driven Culture: Join a collaborative network focused on improving cancer outcomes through science, compassion, and innovation.
- Supportive Leadership: Be part of a team that invests in mentoring, continuing education, and interprofessional collaboration.
- Top-Tier Infrastructure: Work alongside data managers, research nurses, regulatory experts, and physician-scientists across disease-focused teams.
- Long-Term Stability: Join a health system consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in healthcare.
- Competitive base salary, commensurate with NYC metro rates
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
- 403(b) and 401(a) Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- No weekends, no on-call, no holiday shifts
- Continuing education support (BCOP prep, CME, etc.)
- Access to state-of-the‑art research platforms including OnCore CTMS
- Mentorship and precepting opportunities with pharmacy students and residents
- Easy access to NYC (20 minutes)
- Affordable housing compared to Manhattan and Brooklyn
- Award‑winning public and private schools
- Diverse, welcoming communities with rich culture and dining
- Recreation from hiking and skiing to theater and pro sports
- Lead the pharmacologic oversight of clinical trial protocols, particularly Phase I Oncology studies
- Evaluate and monitor oncology treatment plans, ensuring evidence‑based medication use
- Serve as a resource on pharmacokinetics, interactions, and supportive care in hematologic and solid tumor trials
- Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, and research staff to optimize investigational and standard‑of‑care drug therapy
- Precept pharmacy students and participate in pharmacy residency training
- Contribute to formulary decisions, MUEs, and protocol development
- Serve on tumor boards, P&T committees, and quality initiatives
- Address drug shortages, develop alternatives, and lead safety reviews
- PharmD from an ACPE‑accredited institution
- NJ Pharmacist License (active or eligible)
- Completion of PGY1 Residency
- 3+ years of oncology pharmacy experience OR PGY2 in Oncology
- Experience with investigational drug protocols and clinical trials
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP)
- Familiarity with OnCore CTMS or equivalent platforms
- Prior experience in a cancer center or academic medical institution
The Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist / Clinical Trials Pharmacist oversees drug usage and ensures drug therapy optimization in all areas of medication management for clinical trials.
Educates healthcare professionals and patients regarding medication use as well as serving as a preceptor to Pharmacy students.
Oversees the pharmacological management of phase 1 patients and patients in the cancer program.
Evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of medications, with an emphasis on Oncology treatment plans.
Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers in selecting the medication therapy that best meets the patient's needs and contributes effectively to the overall therapy goals.
Applies specialized knowledge of the scientific and clinical use of medications; including medication action, dosing, adverse effects, and drug interactions.
Plays an active role in the development and implementation of protocols and appropriate drug utilization.
Staff education: Provide education to healthcare team including pharmacists, nurses, physicians and students through in‑services, presentations, lectures, clinical pearl memos and competencies.
Perform Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs) and formulary reviews.
Educate healthcare team on new formulary medications, updated policies and procedures, medication safety initiatives and drug shortages.
Interdisciplinary relationships: Strives to develop a good rapport with the medical and nursing staff in addition to other multidisciplinary departments by actively seeking out opportunities to improve patient care and medication management.
The practitioner routinely attends assigned meetings, understands the goals and strategy of the meeting, and actively participates in achieving those goals.
Responds to immediate medication needs/questions from pharmacy, nursing, physicians and patients in a timely and accurate manner. Develops alternative strategies for drug shortages.
Student precepting: Provides practical experience and training to a pharmacy student including patient care rounds, topic discussions, seminar presentations, patient case presentations and journal clubs, etc.
\"There's nothing more fulfilling than seeing our work directly impact patient care and shape the future of cancer therapy.\" - Oncology Clinical Pharmacist
\"This role has allowed me to grow not just as a clinician, but as a mentor and innovator.\" - Clinical Research Team Member
This is more than a job-it's a mission.
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