Pharmacist II

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific - BioServices, we specialize in the management of critical biological materials in support for the advancement of cell therapy, high value biologics, and population-based public health research. We provide customized end-to-end chain of custody solutions for our large pharmaceutical clients and partners in academia and government, ensuring the integrity and efficacy of their valued material from the manufacturer to the bedside.  BioServices is a brand of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, and member of the BioPharma Services Division. To learn more please visit www.fisherbioservices.com.

Position Summary: This position is within the BioServices (ICRPMC) business unit of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The Pharmacist of the ICRPMC government contract (BioServices) provides support and investigational (Clinical Trial Research} medicines storage and distribution for US government clients (NIAID/Division of AIDS) in accordance with Good Pharmacy Practice.

Main Responsibilities:

• Main Task: To provide support to Clinical Research Products Management Center (CRPMC) and NIAID/Division of AIDS) in storage and distribution of clinical trial research products in accordance with Good Pharmacy Practice, Good Distribution Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice. To achieve this Task, you will assist and support the Pharmacists and Team in the following responsibilities:

• Review, monitor and process protocol-related clinical site orders, from receiving the order through to delivery:

• Monitoring orders in COSMOS and from email communications, processing in COSMOS and Manually: Reviewing, verifying, checking and approving orders. Verify correct choice of samples from inventory for each order.

• Working and communicating with the Technicians on processing the orders and check pulled orders against paperwork and COSMOS.

• Interface and interact with customers: CRPMC, Division of AIDS (PAB) and clinical trial site Pharmacists on all matters related to study product orders and shipments (by telephone and email communication).

• Prepare paperwork for International Sites and send it to the Sites and the Couriers for import permit and approval to ship. Process approved orders and check orders against paperwork after being pulled by Technicians.

Additional Key Job Functions / Tasks:

• Assist with preparation, reviewing, revision and updating of controlled documents when requested (SOPs, Forms and SWIs). Update the documents in Master Control.

• Assist with Trial Master File (eTMF) filing (updating in the P: drives) and supervising the physical archiving of shipping documents for all the protocols.

• Assist with keeping the Site Address File for Shipments updated.

• Assist with handling customer queries (e.g. on clinical site orders, Quality Assurance and Complaints) when requested.

• Assist in supervision and monitoring of good housekeeping, environmental monitoring and control, cold chain maintenance in the warehouse and storage equipment.

• Assist to supervise and participate in periodic stock counts and destruction of obsolete study products.

• Auxiliary Labeling: Assist to prepare batch record for Auxiliary Labeling of study products with protocol number and perform QC checks.

• Assist with any other special work requests / assignments made by RP or Pharmacist that may be necessary.

• Undergo all required training including SOPs, online training (SFLMS and TFU), PPI and practical training in order to perform your duties as expected. Record the training performed.

Basic Minimum Qualifications: The qualifications listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty.

• Requires knowledge of laws and regulations governing pharmacy services.

• Requires working knowledge of import/export requirements for clinical study products.

• Requires excellent analytical, research, written, editing, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

• Requires knowledge of procedures for handling and shipping bio-hazardous agents

• Requires skills in medical discipline, proficiency with computer word processing.

• Requires proficiency using Internet tools to obtain technical reports from Government and other Web sites.

• Requires ability to effectively work and communicate with staff and project personnel on technical issues.

• Requires strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and ability to work with multiple projects.

• Requires knowledge and experience with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

Education/ Experience:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.

• Requires 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Certificates and/ or Licenses:

Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as a Pharmacist.

Supervisory Responsibility:

No direct reports.

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Must use personal protective equipment and adhere to safety protocols.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to work in walk-in freezers or refrigerators periodically.

• Must be able to use a computer up to 8 hours per day.

• Must be able to work in a laboratory and warehouse/repository environment.