Pharmacist - Investigational Drugs

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 129,000 - 194,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid employee medical benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

A premier healthcare institution in Houston is seeking a full-time pharmacist to ensure safe and effective medication use while collaborating with healthcare professionals. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Pharmacy or Pharm.D., along with specific certifications within 90 days of employment. This role involves significant responsibilities in patient care and mentoring, with a competitive salary range from $129,000 to $194,000.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license within 90 days of job entry.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of job entry.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of job entry, if working in specified departments.

Responsibilities

Serve as the liaison between the study team and protocol sponsor.
Lead investigational pharmacy service initiatives.
Mentor specialty technicians and designate teams.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Protocol Facilitation

Functional Supervisory Capacity

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy

Job description

The Pharmacy Division is dedicated to ensuring safe, effective, and cost‑conscious medication use while collaborating with healthcare professionals to achieve optimal drug therapy outcomes. Through innovative programs in patient care, research, and education, the division leads in delivering premier, patient‑centered care, embracing change and discovery, leveraging new technologies, maximizing resources, and fostering a culture of caring to continuously enhance the quality of pharmaceutical services.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelor of Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy
Five years of hospital pharmacy practice experience, including investigational pharmacy services

Benefits

Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
Teachers Retirement System defined‑benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illness‑related reduced salary pay program
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

Job Competencies

Protocol Facilitation – Serves as the liaison between the study team, protocol sponsor, and the operational pharmacy, coordinating drug therapy from a pharmacy standpoint.

Leads IDS and Divisional Initiatives for Research – Leads and actively participates in investigational pharmacy service initiatives involving education, clinical research, professional development, and performance improvement.

Functional Supervisory Capacity – Effectively provides guidance and mentorship to specialty technicians and designated teams.

Analytical Thinking – Gathers relevant information systematically, breaks down problems into simple components, and makes sound decisions.

Oral Communication – Expresses ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one‑to‑one conversations; creates an environment with open channels of communication.

Written Communication – Conveys information clearly and concisely through both formal and informal documents; adapts writing style to fit the audience.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited college of pharmacy.

Preferred Education: Doctorate (Professional).

Certification:

Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license within 90 days of job entry.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of job entry.
AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of job entry, if working in specified departments.

Preferred Certification: None.

Experience: None.

Preferred Experience: Five years of hospital pharmacy practice experience with investigational pharmacy services.

Onsite Presence: Is required. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code Section 113.001(2); routine reviews and screening may be required.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

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