Investigational Drug Services Pharmacist

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Advance the future of patient care through clinical research as an Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Pharmacist. This role supports the safe and compliant management of investigational medications across IU Health, partnering with investigators, research teams, nurses, and sponsors to ensure clinical trials are operationalized successfully and conducted with high standards of quality and patient safety. The work covers protocol feasibility and study start-up through dispensing, monitoring visits, and ongoing study support. The pharmacist will also help standardize and improve processes across a growing, multi-site research pharmacy program.

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

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy obtained before 2006.
• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Current Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility for Indiana pharmacist licensure.
• 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

• Review clinical trial protocols and contribute to protocol feasibility.
• Develop study budgets.
• Build EHR configurations and order sets.
• Manage investigational products.
• Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support study start-up activities.
• Serve as a clinical resource for research teams.
• Support dispensing, monitoring visits, and ongoing clinical study needs.
• Partner with investigators, research teams, nurses, and sponsors to support successful clinical trial operations.
• 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 government program for qualifying participants who meet the applicable time and qualification requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness programs with participation points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive.
• Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

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