Investigational Staff Pharmacist
- Job Title
- Investigational Staff Pharmacist
- Job ID
- 27742400
- Location
- San Antonio, TX, 78229
- Other Location
- Description
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The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research. Throughout our history, START has provided hope to cancer patients in global community practices by offering access to cutting edge trials throughout the US and Europe. Today, with over 1,300 studies completed, and with research facilities in the United States and in Spain, Portugal, and Ireland, START’s mission is to accelerate the development of new anticancer drugs that will improve the quality of life and survival for patients with cancer and lead to its eventual cure. To date, over 43 therapies conducted at START locations have obtained FDA/EMA approval. Incredibly, while Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) conduct 80% of cancer trials, such trials reach only 20% of the patient population – leaving the majority of patients who are treated in community practices and hospitals without access to a clinical trial when their care journey calls for one. START serves the many – by bringing cancer trials to physicians and their patients in community hospitals and practices when hope is needed most.
START represents the world’s largest roster of Principal Investigators (PIs) across its eight clinical trial sites. Committed to accelerating passage from trials to treatments, START delivers hope to patients, families, and physicians around the world. As an example, in San Antonio, where START was founded, START treated the first patient ever with Keytruda – the most effective cancer drug in medical history.
We are hiring an Investigational Staff Pharmacist for our San Antonio location. The investigational pharmacist is responsible for all facets of medication order verification, dispensing and documentation process for investigational drugs, conventional chemotherapy and supportive care medications provided by the IDS. The pharmacist will be actively involved in the provision of pharmaceutical care including assisting with patient interviews, maintenance of current medication lists, providing patient medication education, providing drug information to the healthcare team and patients. The pharmacist will practice with a high degree of autonomy, guided by IDS SOPs and quality assurance verification guidelines. Responsible for daily supervision of staff assigned to medication preparation, dispensing, and operation of the IDS in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
No weekends, or holidays. Shift is 9:00am - 5:30pm M-F
Essential Responsibilities- Medication Verification: Verify medication orders, ensuring accurate dosages, correct patient eligibility, and no serious drug interactions.
- Medication Preparation & Dispensing: Oversee medication preparation and dispensing, including supervising pharmacy technicians and ensuring compliance with the double-check verification process.
- Pharmaceutical Care: Provide patient counseling on medications and supportive care, and deliver drug information to the healthcare team.
- Communication: Facilitate clear, professional communication within the department and with external partners.
- Drug Inventory Management: Oversee drug inventories, including tracking, ordering, and documentation for investigational and conventional medications.
- Protocol & Documentation Review: Review new protocols and maintain investigational documentation and accurate medication records in the EMR.
- On-Call Coverage: Provide limited on-call support for monitoring the IDS drug storage temperature system.
- Licensure & Continuing Education: Maintain current state pharmacist licensure and complete required continuing education.
- Education: Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Licenses: Current State of Texas Pharmacy license. Sterile compounding certification required. Chemotherapy or hazardous compounding certification preferred. Specialty residency in oncology and/or current BPS Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) preferred.
- Experience: Two years hospital/clinic pharmacy experience. Prior experience in clinical trials and management of investigational drugs preferred.
We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by a competitive compensation, depending on experience, and an extensive benefits package including:
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
- Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
- Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
- Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
- Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule, and remote work choices provided
- Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
More about The START Center for Cancer Research
Deeply rooted in community oncology centers globally, The START Center for Cancer Research provides access to specialized preclinical and early-phase clinical trials of novel anti-cancer agents. START clinical trial sites have conducted more than a thousand early-phase clinical trials, including for 43 therapies that were approved by the FDA. START represents the world’s largest roster of Principal Investigators (PIs) across its eight clinical trial sites. Committed to accelerating passage from trials to treatments, START delivers hope to patients, families, and physicians around the world. Learn more at STARTresearch.com.
Ready to be part of a team changing the future of cancer treatment?
Join us in our mission to conquer cancer, one clinical trial at a time. Your expertise and dedication can help us bring hope and healing to patients worldwide. Please submit your application online.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
