Clinical Research Pharmacist

On-Site

Miami, FL

Full time

R100099167

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The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Pharmacist.

SUMMARY

The Clinical Research Pharmacist contributes to the research of investigational medicines and evaluates pharmaceutical care and services provided to human subjects participating in clinical trials.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Functions as key therapeutic consultant and liaison among investigators, study team, nursing and the Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Pharmacy in directing and interpreting the appropriate use of investigational products (IP).

• Assists in design and implementation of the medication information section of clinical drug protocols.

• Assists investigators in prescribing investigational drug products, and other medications for subjects participating in clinical research studies.

• Educates all relevant research and pharmacy staff on investigational agents, drug protocols, IP administration and handling, and related clinical monitoring.

• Actively participates in clinical and research performance improvement programs and scientific review committees, as assigned.

• Responsible for clinical drug protocol review, electronic medical record treatment plan / protocol build review, design of oncologic regiments, etc.

• Reviews adverse drug reaction follow-ups, disease state management, pharmacokinetic and lab result evaluations, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, contraindications, inappropriate therapeutic regimens, and other pharmaceutical services.

• Provides medication counseling and assesses medication regimen adherence for patients receiving investigational medications.

• Participates in the reporting of unanticipated problems, adverse events, and clinical protocol deviations.

• Provides recommendations on supportive care to meet institutional guidelines and provide consistency within and across investigational studies.

• Assists in marketing research activities to aid in new product development.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable governmental and sponsor regulations, laws, and policies.

• Serves as a resource to the public, healthcare professionals, and investigators in the development of investigator-initiated studies, including preparation of pharmacy manuals.

• Assists with the development of IDS Pharmacy policies and procedures.

• Maintains professional competency sufficient to meet the clinical needs of the IDS department, human subjects research office, and the University.

• Collects and documents workload measurement statistics; provides other data, as required.

• Completes reports including incident reports, adverse drug reaction reports, corrective action plans, etc.

• Oversees and instructs pharmacy learners (pharmacy students and residents) as it relates to clinical research pharmaceutical services.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Pharm.D. degree

Certification and Licensing:

Pharmacist FL

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities, as necessary.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.