Pharmacy Graduate Intern

IQVIA • San Antonio, TX

3d • $33,000 - $82,600

About The Position

This position provides hands-on experience in the preparation, documentation, and management of investigational products for clinical trials. The intern will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support study start-up, dispensing, inventory, and documentation processes, while gaining exposure to community-engaged clinical research. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Interest in community-based clinical research, public health, or investigational drug services.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF editing tools for document preparation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, mission-driven team environment.
• Education: • Currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited PharmD program.
• Must be in good academic standing and eligible for internship experience in a clinical research setting.
• Licensure: • Must possess an active Pharmacy Intern Registration issued by the Texas Board of Pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a pharmacy, research, or clinical setting.
• Familiarity with clinical trial operations, GCP, or IND processes.
• Coursework or interests related to pharmacotherapy, research ethics, or public health.

Responsibilities

• Study Start-Up & Documentation: • Assist in the development, preparation, and maintenance of protocol-specific documents, including:
• Compounding worksheets
• Drug accountability logs
• Patient medication diaries
• Dosing instructions
• Visit-specific medication handouts or counseling sheets
• Format and print protocol materials for staff and participants; maintain document version control.
• Support setup of study binders, electronic files, and documentation templates for each trial.
• Dispensing & Inventory: • Assist in the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of investigational drugs per protocol and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Help manage inventory tracking, including receiving study drug shipments, logging lot numbers, expiration dates, and storage conditions.
• Monitor refrigerator/freezer logs and report temperature excursions promptly.
• Reconcile drug inventory and assist with preparing drug return or destruction forms.
• Participant & Study Support: • Provide study participants with protocol-specific medication instructions and review diary completion processes under pharmacist supervision.
• Communicate with clinical coordinators and nurses regarding drug availability and dosing schedules.
• Assist in packaging take-home medication kits for participants in compliance with study requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: • Maintain accurate, real-time documentation for investigational drug accountability.
• Support compliance with FDA, IRB, sponsor, and Virginia Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Participate in internal audits and assist with documentation for sponsor monitoring visits.

Benefits

• Experience supporting real-world, community-focused clinical trials.
• Hands-on exposure to investigational drug handling, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Opportunity to contribute to health equity and translational research efforts in underserved populations.
• Mentorship and training by clinical research pharmacists and study staff

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree