Investigational Drug Services Pharmacist

We are seeking an *Investigational Drug Services Pharmacist* to support the pharmacy and clinical research operations of PanOncology Trials. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy practice, clinical research, hospital pharmacy, or oncology, with the ability to manage investigational products, support complex clinical trial protocols, and ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements.

This position will work closely with the Pharmacy Director, investigators, clinical research personnel, pharmacy technicians, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure the safe, accurate, and compliant management of investigational and clinical medications.

*Responsibilities*

* Review, interpret, and operationalize clinical research protocols, investigator brochures, medication orders, and study-specific pharmacy requirements.
* Verify medication orders for clinical appropriateness, safety, accuracy, and compliance with clinical trial protocols.
* Evaluate patient health records and provide patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations when appropriate.
* Prepare, oversee, and dispense investigational and pharmaceutical products, including sterile and non-sterile compounded medications.
* Ensure the preparation of IV solutions, injectables, irrigations, oral liquids, topical preparations, and hazardous and non-hazardous medications in accordance with applicable USP standards and protocol requirements.
* Manage the receipt, storage, accountability, dispensing, blinding, return, and disposition of investigational products.
* Maintain accurate investigational drug records and documentation in accordance with FDA, GCP, IRB, sponsor, and institutional requirements.
* Serve as a primary pharmacy contact for study sponsors, clinical research associates, monitors, and external auditors.
* Support sponsor monitoring visits, audits, inspections, and investigational product accountability activities.
* Supervise pharmacy technicians involved in medication distribution, inventory management, investigational drug services, and compounding activities.
* Monitor pharmacy workflow and ensure compliance with departmental procedures, quality standards, and clinical research requirements.
* Provide guidance, training, coaching, and performance feedback to pharmacy technical staff.
* Collaborate with the Pharmacy Director to improve departmental operations, clinical trial workflows, quality assurance initiatives, and pharmacy processes.
* Provide operational support and leadership coverage as needed.
* Collaborate with principal investigators, physicians, nurses, research coordinators, and other healthcare professionals regarding investigational therapies and clinical trial requirements.
* Review and analyze medical and pharmaceutical literature relevant to investigational products and study protocols.
* Serve as a resource to the multidisciplinary healthcare and clinical research teams regarding investigational medications.
* Participate in the education and training of pharmacy students, residents, technicians, and other personnel regarding investigational drug services and clinical research procedures.
* Perform other pharmacy and clinical research-related duties as assigned.

*Qualifications*

* Active license and registry to practice as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
* Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
* Previous experience in hospital pharmacy, clinical research, specialty pharmacy, oncology, or a related clinical setting preferred.
* Completion of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency preferred.
* Strong knowledge of contemporary clinical pharmacy practice, hospital operations, medication management, and clinical research requirements, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, and investigational drug accountability.
* Strong knowledge of sterile compounding, cleanroom and aseptic techniques, and the preparation and handling of hazardous and non-hazardous medications.
* Demonstrated ability to supervise pharmacy technicians or other pharmacy personnel, including workflow oversight, coaching, and performance management.
* Ability to integrate clinical, operational, and research-focused pharmacy services while supporting quality improvement and departmental initiatives.
* Ability to effectively manage multiple clinical trials, protocols, priorities, and operational responsibilities.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with investigators, healthcare professionals, research personnel, sponsors, and clinical trial monitors.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insur