Clinical Research Pharmacist

LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA•Torrance, CA

21h•$65 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral member of the Pharmacy team at The Lundquist Institute (TLI), the Clinical Trials Pharmacist performs responsibilities which enhance the reputation and service-orientation of the Department; duties and responsibilities include: coordinating, collaborating and providing expertise in support of clinical investigational drug trials; performing education responsibilities; providing accurate and efficient dispensing of medications; performing administrative responsibilities; providing direct and/or functional supervision; maintaining overall responsibility for pharmacy operations in assigned area; performing communication responsibilities; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required. TLI is a non-profit research organization that offers early drug development and late phase services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. We are proud to offer services in the areas of cardiovascular, infectious diseases and vaccines, respiratory, immunology, ophthalmology, and genetic disorders.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy, required
Pharmacy experience, preferably in a hospital setting is required
Inpatient dispensing and IV admixture experience
Extreme attention to detail (strict adherence to policies and protocols is essential)
Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skill
Current and clear California Pharmacist License required.

Responsibilities

Follows all study and non-study regulations including, but not limited to: HIPAA, OSHA, GCP, ICH guidelines, federal, state, and local laws.
Reviews protocols (industry, NIH sponsored, PI-initiated), as required.
Maintains close cross-functional relationships with clients and clinical teams to best design, plan, implement and direct IP activities to best meet the clinical objectives.
Assists the clinical team with study-related activities such as protocol review and developing study manual for drug preparation.
Maintains a detailed knowledge and understanding of study protocols, including all protocol requirements for investigational drug administration.
Maintains a pharmacy binder which contains all pertaining study specific information, including protocol, IRB approval, summary, drug receipts, drug accountability records and any other relevant project information.
Maintains responsibility for the management of the inventory for clinical investigational drug trials; orders, replaces and returns study materials, as required.
Assists in ensuring the participation of the pharmacy department in all clinical trials which involve drugs.
Orients staff to pharmacy’s role with respect to clinical investigational drug trials.
Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as related to clinical investigational trial drugs.
Delegates work assignments and checks work orders filled by technician.
Maintains a clean and sanitary workspace.
Attend and productively participate in staff meeting and trainings, as needed.
Maintains a high degree of responsibility for client confidentiality.
Maintains a pleasant, courteous, and tactful attitude with all contacts.
Works with minimal supervision in exercising initiative in organizing and completing daily tasks.
Solves minor problems by using judgement based on knowledge of Institute’s policies and department practices and procedures.
Meets established productivity and tasks management standards for assigned duties.
Overtime is a condition of employment and may be required based on the needs of the Institute.
Responsible for other tasks as may be required for efficient operation of the department.