Research Support Pharmacist

Research Support Pharmacist

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Dayshift, Schedule: M-F (Exempt position)

Position Summary

The Research Support Pharmacist provides specialized pharmacy services to support clinical research across the investigational institutions within MultiCare Health System. This role oversees investigational drug operations from protocol review through study closeout, ensuring compliance and institutional standards. Responsibilities include investigational product accountability, Epic investigational drug product and protocol build design, quality assurance, and education for pharmacy staff and learners. The position serves as a liaison between pharmacy, investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies to maintain safe and efficient research medication practices.

Responsibilities

• Review study protocols for medication-use feasibility, regulatory compliance, and alignment with institutional policies; collaborate with IRB, sponsors, and study teams to ensure adherence.
• Interpret and apply regulations and institutional requirements related to investigational drug management.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and plan IDS workflows, space needs, and IS&T requirements for study activation.
• Develop and maintain study-specific medication order sets, compounding instructions, labeling, and blinding procedures.
• Establish IDS fee schedules, support pharmacy budget planning, and ensure essential documentation for audits and monitoring visits.
• Oversee workflows for receiving, verifying, storing, and documenting investigational product shipments, including drug accountability, temperature excursions, and chain-of-custody requirements.
• Provide protocol?based dosing recommendations, monitor adverse events, and ensure timely reporting per sponsor and institutional standards.
• Deliver training for pharmacists, technicians, study teams, and patients as needed; serve as a subject?matter resource for investigational medication use across clinical areas.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• Active pharmacist license in state of practice.
• Minimum 23 years in health system pharmacy; IDS or clinical research experience preferred.
• Good Clinical Practice Certification, if not currently certified, will need to be certified within the first 90 days of employment.

About Tacoma General Hospital

MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital, in the heart of Tacoma, WA, is a 367-bed regional medical center delivering cutting-edge care. With a 24-hour Emergency Department, Level II Adult Trauma Center, advanced cardiac, neurological, orthopedic and robotic surgery, Tacoma General combines innovation with compassionate care. Home to the MultiCare Regional Cancer Center, a Family Birth Center and specialized neonatal care in partnership with Mary Bridge Children's, our collaborative, mission-driven teams offer a rewarding environment for career growth and professional excellence.

About the Tacoma Community

Tacoma, just 30 miles south of Seattle, blends big-city amenities with the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. From scenic waterfronts and mountain trails to vibrant arts, dining and brewery scenes, Tacoma offers something for everyone outdoor enthusiasts, families and young professionals alike. With strong schools and universities, it's a city where you can live, work and play.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $164,652.80 - $222,768.00 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.