Pharmacy Analyst

DRT Strategies; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) is seeking a Pharmacy Analyst to support the FDA OCQC incidents program by processing high-volume reports and applying pharmacy expertise to ensure accurate documentation.

Working under FDA personnel, you will screen reports, perform follow-up outreach to gather facts, and run quality checks to maintain data integrity and support safety surveillance for compounded drug products.

Qualifications

• Experience with compounded drug products, medication safety, or adverse event reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience conducting professional outreach to healthcare providers or regulators.
• Experience with workflow management databases or data tracking systems in regulatory/healthcare settings.
• Experience conducting adverse event or medication safety reporting (MedWatch or similar).
• Data quality control reviews in regulatory or clinical databases.

Responsibilities

• Screen incoming incident reports to identify those related to compounded drug products.
• Follow up with reporters and stakeholders to gather factual information.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Regulatory communication

Data quality control

MedWatch pharmacovigilance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries. The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together. We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.

Project Description

The Pharmacy Analyst supports the FDA's Office of Compounding Quality and Compliance (OCQC) Incidents Program by providing technical and analytical support for incident report review related to compounded human drug products. Applies pharmacy knowledge to assist in identifying relevant product information and ensuring accurate documentation of incident details.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Analyst provides technical and analytical assistance in the processing of high-volume incident reports related to compounded human drug products. Working under the direction of FDA government personnel, the Pharmacy Analyst applies pharmacy expertise to screen and review incoming reports, conduct follow-up outreach to gather factual information, and perform quality control checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness. This role is critical to maintaining workflow efficiency, reducing processing backlogs, and supporting FDA's ability to identify emerging safety concerns related to compounded drug products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily screening and review of incoming incident reports received through FDA reporting systems to identify those related to compounded drug products. Identify missing or unclear information in reports and flag reports requiring additional follow-up or government review based on FDA-established criteria.
• Conduct follow-up outreach to reporters, compounders, and other stakeholders via telephone, email, or other approved methods to gather factual information such as compounder identification and location, product details and lot numbers, and event timelines. Document all follow-up communications within 24 hours of completion and coordinate with FDA government personnel regarding follow-up priorities.
• Perform systematic quality control reviews of data entries for completeness, accuracy, consistency with source documents, and adherence to data quality standards. Identify and correct data quality errors, and communicate observations regarding recurring issues or process improvement opportunities to FDA staff.

Required Experience

• Experience with compounded drug products, medication safety, or adverse event reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience conducting professional outreach to healthcare providers, compounders, or other regulated industry stakeholders.
• Experience working with workflow management databases or similar data tracking systems in a regulatory or healthcare setting.
• Experience conducting adverse event or medication safety reporting, such as through MedWatch or similar pharmacovigilance systems.
• Demonstrated experience performing data quality control reviews, including identifying and correcting errors in regulatory or clinical databases.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with compounded GLP-1 products or familiarity with telehealth-related pharmacy practices.
• Prior work in a federal regulatory or compliance environment, particularly within FDA, HHS, or a similar agency.

Education & Training

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field is required.

Work Authorization, Clearance Requirement, & Additional Information

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance. Due to contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to be eligible.
• No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.

Salary Range

• $110,000-$130,000
• Salary commensurate with experience.

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) follows the guidelines outlined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to provide all employees and qualified applicants employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail], or by dialing 571-482-2517.

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