Research Pharmacist / Intermittent

Parexel•Glendale, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Parexel is seeking a Research Pharmacist for its Early Phase Clinical Unit in Glendale, California. This role involves leading and collaborating with pharmacy staff, managing investigational products, and ensuring quality and compliance in clinical research. The position requires a strong understanding of GCP, regulatory requirements, and medication management for study participants. The Research Pharmacist will also contribute to training, process improvement, and scientific outputs.

Requirements

Pharm.D or RPh with an active California pharmacist license.
2–5 years of experience in clinical research or hospital pharmacy preferred.
Expertise in sterile and non-sterile compounding and investigational drug management.
Strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a patient-first mindset.
Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and enthusiasm.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with clinical trial systems.
Solid understanding of GCP and relevant regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

Supervise pharmacy coordinators and technicians, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
Serve as a Sub-Investigator, supporting clinical and scientific monitoring.
Act as a key liaison between Parexel, AHGL Pharmacy, and hospital leadership.
Oversee all medication handling in alignment with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate with Sponsors on drug shipment, accountability, and dispensation.
Manage inventory, blinding/randomization, and documentation.
Dispense study medications and review concomitant medications for safety and eligibility.
Support medication management for study participants at Adventist Health Glendale.
Ensure the research pharmacy meets all hospital licensing and regulatory standards.
Oversee QC/QA processes, drug storage, temperature logs, and accountability forms.
Review IRB submissions, amendments, progress reports, and adverse event documentation.
Represent Parexel at IRB and regulatory compliance meetings.
Provide protocol interpretation and feasibility insights for new studies.
Lead training on departmental and cross-functional SOPs.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive measurable outcomes.
Maintain and reinforce GCP knowledge across the team.
Contribute to scientific outputs such as abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.