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Full-Time
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm
Lisle
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Investigational Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team within a busy multispecialty clinic. This role will support and manage investigational drug studies, including Phase I-IV clinical trials. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in pharmacy practice along with a passion for clinical research, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care.
- Investigational Drug Management:
- Receive, store, prepare, dispense, and dispose of investigational drugs according to protocol, regulatory, and sponsor requirements.
- Maintain accurate drug accountability records and manage inventory.
- Ensure investigational products are handled in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and FDA regulations.
- Clinical Trial Support:
- Collaborate with clinical investigators, research coordinators, and sponsors to ensure timely trial execution.
- Assist in study startup activities including protocol review, feasibility assessments, and site preparation.
- Participate in initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits from sponsors or CROs.
- Develop and maintain ERXs, therapy plans, and treatment plans for the investigational drugs and study treatment regimen.
- Patient Safety and Education:
- Educate clinic staff on study medications, protocols, dosing schedules, and potential adverse effects.
- Compliance & Documentation:
- Ensure all pharmacy-related research activities comply with protocols, FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and institutional policies.
- Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of all investigational drug activities.
- Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Act as a liaison between the research organization, clinic departments, and external sponsors/CROs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss study progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Collaborate with the Research department to enable timely and accurate invoicing for investigational pharmacy services.
- Training & Development:
- Provide training to pharmacy staff and clinical personnel involved in research activities.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, new regulations, and therapeutic developments.
EXPERIENCE- Education:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Licensure:
- Active and unrestricted pharmacist license in Illinois.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical pharmacy experience, preferably in a research or hospital setting.
- Prior experience in clinical trials or investigational drug services is highly desirable.
- Skills:
- Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency in pharmacy information systems and clinical trial management systems is a plus.
- Epic
Qualifications:
- Board Certification (e.g., BCOP, BCPS, etc.)
- Certification in Clinical Research (e.g., ACRP or SOCRA)
- Familiarity with multispecialty practice environments and complex therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, neurology, cardiology)
The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $107,855-161,784, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.
