Pharmacist (Contractor)

Altasciences•Cypress, CA

18h

About The Position

The Pharmacist is responsible for the execution of tasks performed and the handling of Investigational and Non-Investigation Products (IP/NIP) in compliance with study protocol, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This is a PT contract position.

Requirements

Degree from Accredited School of Pharmacy
1 year of related experience
Licensed pharmacist in good standing with pharmacy state/province board required.
Microsoft suite, strong computer literacy
Compounding and aseptic technique
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.
Ability to write reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Bilingual proficiency English/French for the Canadian Locations as this position requires collaboration with the US entities and Sponsors
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Well-developed interpersonal skills are required.
Personal and professional integrity and proven discretion in handling confidential information.
Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results.
Capable of managing multiple conflicting priorities.
Must be self-directed, motivated, and have a willingness to take the initiative to identify and anticipate client needs and make recommendations for implementation.

Responsibilities

Maintain and advocate a high level of customer service and quality within the department.
Manage all investigational and non‑investigational product (IP/NIP) operations, including receipt, storage, labeling, preparation (sterile when required), dispensing, shipping, inventory control, and accountability.
Act as the qualified person/pharmacist in the approval of study documents and release of IP.
Ensure and/or perform quality review of pharmacy documentation, including but not limited to IP/NIP labels, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), inventory, and pharmacy manual.
May act as QPIC or A/QPIC for controlled substances and maintain the permanent inventory to ensure compliance pharmacy licensure limitations (for Canadian location only).
May participate in sponsor/regulatory audits and protocol reviews.
Comply with study blinding and randomization when handling and/or dispensing IPs.
Ensure the timely resolution of pharmacy related queries.
Represent the Pharmacy department in internal and external meetings.
Assist in managing and maintaining pharmacy maintenance logs such as, temperature, cleaning and calibration.
Ensure the confidentiality of clinical trial participants and sponsors is respected.
Collaborate in the coordination of training employees on study specific dosing procedures.
Proactively communicate issues and/or problem resolutions to departmental supervisors and managers.