UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - Pharmacogenomics

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcome Sciences (CPOS) at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Pharmacy in collaboration with MUSC Health Department of Pharmacy Services is seeking an individual for full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track (optional tenure track) faculty position with a focus in clinical and translational pharmacogenomics. Rank will be determined by commensurate experience. The successful applicant will join a pharmacogenomics team and lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive pharmacogenomics program at the Medical University of South Carolina. The faculty member will be instrumental in integrating genomic logic into the electronic health record (EHR), establishing system-wide governance structures, educating stakeholders, launching a consultative service to support precision prescribing, and evaluating effectiveness and outcomes. The faculty member will be actively involved in didactic and experiential teaching in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. The practice site will be the Pharmacogenomics Service of MUSC Health. Faculty expectations include providing didactic lectures, facilitation of laboratories or small group discussions, course coordination, and providing experiential rotations. Faculty members also serve on MUSC Health, college, or university committees, as requested. Scholarship is expected. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pharmacogenomics, will be an instrumental member of a team(s) integrating genomic logic into the electronic health record (EHR), establishing governance structures, educating stakeholders, and launching a consultative service to support precision medicine prescribing, and evaluating effectiveness and outcomes.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited College/School of Pharmacy
• Active South Carolina Pharmacist license
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Project management experience
• A strong interest in teaching and advancing pharmacy practice
• Completion of a PGY1 residency with a PGY2 residency or fellowship in pharmacogenomics or related area or at least 5 years’ experience relevant to pharmacogenomics

Nice To Haves

• Board certification
• Experience with Epic EHR and CPIC guidelines

Responsibilities

• EHR Integration: Collaborate with informatics, information technology, and clinical teams to embed pharmacogenomic decision support into provider workflows.
• Governance leadership: Establish and lead a Pharmacogenomics Subcommittee of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee of MUSC Health to guide policy, formulary decisions, and clinical standards.
• Education and outreach: Develop and deliver educational materials and training sessions for students, pharmacists, providers, and others to support pharmacogenomic literacy and application.
• Program development: Drive the strategic build of a pharmacogenomics clinical program, including service design, operational workflows, and outcome tracking.
• Consultative services: Design and implement a pharmacogenomics service consult model to provide patient-specific recommendations and support clinical decision-making.
• Collaboration and advocacy: Serve as a subject matter expert and liaison across departments to promote the responsible use of pharmacogenomic data.
• Quality and research: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support research efforts related to pharmacogenomics and precision medicine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees