Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Investigational Drugs
- Requisition #: 173405
- Department: Pharmacy Investigational Drugs
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 2/28/2025
Mission Statement
The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Leads IDS and Divisional Initiatives for Research Leads and actively participates in Investigational Pharmacy Service initiatives involving education, clinical research, professional development, and performance improvement.
Investigational Pharmacy Drug management Provides verbal or written information on investigational drugs to pharmacists, nurses, physicians, patients, and outside callers.
• Prepares investigational drug data sheets on new investigational drugs.
• Updates existing drug data sheets when new information is available.
• Consults with sponsor regarding handling, preparation, and administration of investigational drugs.
IDS Operational Coordination Supports Investigational Pharmacy Services operations, to include:
• IPS Policies and Procedures (review and update),
• Information about patients treated on clinical protocols,
• Drug accountability information per protocol to sponsors
,Attends (at the request of the Manager, Investigational Pharmacy Services) and contributes to a variety of institutional meetings (i.e. CRC, IRB) involved with the development and evaluation of clinical protocols and investigational drugs. Contributes pharmaceutical, technical, and clinical input to the development of clinical protocols as requested.
Effectively provides guidance and mentorship to the Specialty Technicians and the designated teams
COMPETENCIES
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Pharm.D degree.
Preferred Education: Doctorate (Professional)
Certification: All of the following:
Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license within 90 days of job entry.
Preferred Certification: ASHP PGY 1 Residency
Experience: Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY 1) and Residency in the area of specialization (PGY 2). Experience as a clinical pharmacist in the area of specialization may substitute for the required residency on a one to one basis.
Preferred Experience: Oncology Specialty Residency or Drug Information Specialty Residency
Onsite Presence: Is Required
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Leads IDS and Divisional Initiatives for Research Leads and actively participates in Investigational Pharmacy Service initiatives involving education, clinical research, professional development, and performance improvement.
Investigational Pharmacy Drug management Provides verbal or written information on investigational drugs to pharmacists, nurses, physicians, patients, and outside callers.
• Prepares investigational drug data sheets on new investigational drugs.
• Updates existing drug data sheets when new information is available.
• Consults with sponsor regarding handling, preparation, and administration of investigational drugs.
IDS Operational Coordination Supports Investigational Pharmacy Services operations, to include:
• IPS Policies and Procedures (review and update),
• Information about patients treated on clinical protocols,
• Drug accountability information per protocol to sponsors
,Attends (at the request of the Manager, Investigational Pharmacy Services) and contributes to a variety of institutional meetings (i.e. CRC, IRB) involved with the development and evaluation of clinical protocols and investigational drugs. Contributes pharmaceutical, technical, and clinical input to the development of clinical protocols as requested.
Effectively provides guidance and mentorship to the Specialty Technicians and the designated teams
COMPETENCIES
| Analytical Thinking - Gather relevant information systematically; break down problems into simple components; make sound decisions. Oral Communication - Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations; create an environment with open channels of communication. Self-Adaptability - Work in situations involving uncertainty, shifting priorities, and rapid change; deal constructively with mistakes and setbacks; demonstrate flexibility. Team with Others - Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks; encourage collaboration and input from all team members; value the contributions of all team members; balance individual and team goals. Written Communication - Convey information clearly and concisely through both formal and informal documents; adapt writing style to fit the audience. |
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Pharm.D degree.
Preferred Education: Doctorate (Professional)
Certification: All of the following:
Texas State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist license within 90 days of job entry.
Preferred Certification: ASHP PGY 1 Residency
Experience: Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY 1) and Residency in the area of specialization (PGY 2). Experience as a clinical pharmacist in the area of specialization may substitute for the required residency on a one to one basis.
Preferred Experience: Oncology Specialty Residency or Drug Information Specialty Residency
Onsite Presence: Is Required
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 173405
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 147,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 184,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 221,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
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