Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, Investigational Drug Section

START Center for Cancer Research • Fort Worth, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist, Investigational Drug Section (IDS), is responsible for medication order verification, dispensing, and documentation for investigational drugs, conventional chemotherapy, and supportive care medications provided by the IDS. The pharmacist may provide pharmaceutical care by assisting with patient interviews, maintaining current medication lists, educating patients about medications, and providing drug information to healthcare team members and patients. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy guided by IDS standard operating procedures and quality assurance verification guidelines. It also includes daily supervision of staff involved in medication preparation, dispensing, and IDS operations in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.

The position is based at START Dallas Fort Worth, 900 W Magnolia Ave, Suite 200, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current state pharmacist license.
• Previous hospital or clinic pharmacy experience.
• Familiarity with sterile compounding requirements for chemotherapy agents, USP <797> and USP <800>, laminar airflow hoods, and biological safety cabinets.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record programs, pharmacy software programs, and study IRT systems.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.

Nice To Haves

• Sterile compounding and chemotherapy certification.
• Intravenous sterile product training.
• Prior experience in clinical trials and management of investigational drugs.
• Specialty residency in oncology and/or current BPS Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) credential.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders, dosages, calculations, and basic patient eligibility criteria, including consent forms, laboratory values, required tests, resolution of known prior chemotherapy toxicity, and absence of serious known drug interactions.
• Oversee preparation and dispensing of IDS medications, including supervising certified pharmacy technicians preparing IV admixtures and oral medication dosages and ensuring required double-check verification before release.
• Provide pharmaceutical care, including counseling patients on medications and supportive care and providing drug information to patients and the healthcare team.
• Oversee drug inventories, documentation, projected usage, ordering, receiving, storage, and dispensing records for Phase I and conventional medications.
• Assist pharmacy technicians with investigational documentation, records, weekly inventory, and interactions with study personnel.
• Review new protocols, protocol amendments, and associated forms.
• Maintain and generate reports using the IDS drug accountability program.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the pharmacy department.
• Enter accurate medication orders in the computer system and maintain reported patient home medications in the EMR.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus based on role and company results.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus optional insurance options.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential, no-cost support for employees and their families from day one.
• Flexible FSA and HSA plans.
• A supportive environment emphasizing balance, well-being, and flexibility.
• Collaborative workplace supporting continuous learning and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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