Research Pharmacist

McKesson Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Annual bonus opportunities

Long-term incentive opportunities

Job summary

McKesson Corporation is looking for a Research Pharmacist to oversee investigational pharmacy operations and support clinical research activities. You will work closely with investigators and contribute significantly to patient care by ensuring accurate dispensing and compliance.

The ideal candidate must hold a Doctorate Degree, be a licensed pharmacist, and have at least one year of Chemotherapy Admixture experience. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• A Doctorate Degree and a valid Pharmacist license are required.
• Minimum of one year of Chemotherapy Admixture experience preferred.
• Knowledge of FDA guidelines and GCP is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investigational pharmacy operations and technical staff.
• Create, monitor, document, and follow departmental SOPs.
• Collaborate with Study Chairs to provide drug trending and reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of FDA guidelines and GCP

Chemotherapy Admixture experience

Ability to read and understand research protocols

Education

Doctorate Degree

Licensed Pharmacist

Job description

It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.

Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community‑based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission‑driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.

Our Mission

People who live with cancer—those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it—are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting‑edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.

Role Overview

As the Research Pharmacist you will oversee the investigational pharmacy operations and the pharmacy technical staff to support our institution’s growing involvement in clinical research activities. This service will provide support to industry‑sponsored and investigator‑initiated trials for multiple research sites in the outpatient setting. The investigational drug research pharmacist will interact with investigators, study sponsors, research colleagues and other healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, monitor, document, and follow departmental SOPs, corporate guidelines and conventions to provide quality and accurate investigational pharmacy services.
• Develop, monitor and maintain step‑by‑step procedures (e.g., kits) for preparation, dispensing and distribution of investigational and study drugs. Develop codes, labels and other predefined formats for pharmacy computer entry.
• Assist as needed in preparing reports for company management and regulatory agencies.
• Evaluate study protocols to determine appropriate resources and materials needed to satisfy study requirements.
• Retrieve and interpret medication orders; perform complex procedures and pharmaceutical calculations, taking into account research protocol, patient and drug characteristics.
• Perform specialized and advanced procedures specific to assigned pharmacy area; label, fill and provide delivery oversight of investigational drugs to appropriate patient care locations.
• Establish and continually improve the shipment and delivery of investigational pharmaceutical care to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assist others in the department with the same.
• Review study protocols to determine appropriate pharmaceutical materials and professional services required to satisfy the study description.
• Establish and maintain accurate and easily retrievable record‑keeping systems for protocols, study subjects, tracking logs, schedules, drug accountability records, and systems.
• Ensure site staff, Study Chairs, and members of the Consortium department understand the investigational drug maintenance, dispense and distribution process.
• Collaborate with Study Chairs and relevant staff to provide investigational drug trending and status reporting as needed for assigned clinical trials.
• Maintain positive and cooperative relationships in day‑to‑day interactions and communications.
• Manage performance and development of Pharmacy staff members, budget and goals.
• Oversee the activities of assigned pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery of investigational drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians’ orders; ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to dispensing of drugs and the maintenance of required records.

Required Qualifications

• A Doctorate Degree.
• Licensed Pharmacist.
• Knowledge of FDA guidelines and GCP is required.
• Minimum of one year of Chemotherapy Admixture experience.
• Ability to read, understand, and comply with research protocols.
• Ability to perform duties commensurate with dispensing medications with narrow therapeutic indices.
• Minimum of one year of Clinical research experience preferred.

About Sarah Cannon Research Institute

Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community‑based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 850 first‑in‑human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA in the past decade. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 200 locations in 20+ states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.

We care about the well‑being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.

As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long‑term incentive opportunities may be offered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.