Clinical Pharmacy Manager - Investigational Drug Service - IDS

Montefiore Health System • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Manager for the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) is responsible for optimizing drug therapy outcomes for patients enrolled in clinical trials at Montefiore Medical Center. This position plays a critical leadership role in the coordination, oversight, and management of investigational medications, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance while supporting clinical research integrity. Through the creative development and implementation of systems, practices, and policies, the IDS Clinical Pharmacy Manager advances the safe and efficient use of investigational agents within the institution. This includes hands-on leadership of the IDS team, review and implementation of study protocols, and seamless coordination with study sponsors, healthcare providers, regulatory bodies, and IT teams.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution required.
• Valid NYS Pharmacist license and registration is required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant clinical pharmacy experience, preferably with investigational drug management.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical trial protocol design, investigational drug accountability, and regulatory frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• PGY1 residency is preferred.
• Prior experience in a clinical trial or research pharmacy setting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily clinical and administrative operations of the Investigational Drug Service.
• Supervise and train IDS pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the pharmacy department and principal investigators, research coordinators, sponsors, and institutional review boards (IRBs).
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the handling, storage, preparation, labeling, dispensing, and documentation of investigational drugs.
• Conduct detailed protocol reviews and assess investigational product requirements.
• Participate in audits and inspections by internal and external regulatory bodies.
• Design and implement practical workflows to support the integration of investigational medications into inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with IT to build research medication orders into electronic health record systems (e.g., Epic).
• Maintain and enhance IDS tracking systems to monitor drug accountability, storage conditions, and inventory management.
• Provide training and ongoing education to pharmacy staff, investigators, and clinical teams regarding investigational drug protocols and safe handling practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the initiation, conduct, and close out of clinical trials.

Benefits

• An assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits.
• Check out our comprehensive benefits available to you when you join our outstanding team!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree