Investigational Drug Services Pharmacist

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Pharmacist supports the safe and compliant management of investigational medications across IU Health and helps advance patient care through clinical research. The role partners with investigators, research teams, nurses, and sponsors to operationalize clinical trials and maintain high standards of quality and patient safety. Work includes protocol feasibility and review, study start-up, dispensing, monitoring visits, and ongoing study support. The pharmacist also contributes to standardization and process improvement across a growing, multi-site research pharmacy program.

The schedule is day shift, Monday through Friday, with no routine weekends or holidays and an on-call rotation approximately every 6–8 weeks. The primary work location is the Simon Cancer Center, with potential support across IU North, IU West, and IU Fishers locations. Travel to IU Health facilities may be required.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy earned prior to 2006.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Current Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacist.
• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
• Board certification or other specialized training may be required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association may be required.
• Travel to IU Health facilities may be required.
• May require weekend rotations.

Responsibilities

• Support protocol feasibility and review.
• Develop study budgets.
• Build EHR components and order sets.
• Manage investigational products.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support clinical trial start-up activities, dispensing, monitoring visits, and ongoing study needs.
• Serve as a clinical resource for research teams.
• Partner with investigators, research teams, nurses, and sponsors to support clinical trials.
• Drive standardization and process improvement across the multi-site research pharmacy program.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness through a qualifying government program
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost
• Healthy Results team member wellness program with opportunities to earn a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level