Research Pharmacist (Temporary)

Parexel is looking for a temporary Research Pharmacist in the Glendale, CA EPCU to manage pharmacy related processes and medication handling according to applicable legislation, guidelines and SOP’s. This role provides work direction to Pharmacist Assistants’ and manages quality through operational quality control (QC) procedures.

This is a unique opportunity to gain experience in the clinical research environment!

Your Activities:Communicating and interacting with Sponsors directly on issues of drug shipment and

dispensationTracking drug inventory and orders drug supply from SponsorMeeting with Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) and/or Pharmacy Technicians to review

study medication dispensing procedures for each studydispensing study medication as necessaryEnsuring proper blinding/randomization of study medicationSupervising preparation of labels and drug accountability formsPerforming accountability for studiesEnsuring proper drug storage, drug accountability and record keeping (e.g., temperature logs, etc.) as well as proper transportation between facilitiesUnderstanding and utilizing the Rees Scientific systems for the PharmacyReviewing all concomitant medications brought in by study participantsCoordinating dispensation of concomitant medicationsProviding and/or overseeing the provision of drug regimen review and medication management services for study participants admitted to GAMCEnsuring that the CCTMG Pharmacy meets all applicable requirements necessary to operate as a

satellite pharmacy under the GAMC Inpatient Pharmacy licenseDetermining the necessity for the creation of departmental Clinical Operating Guidelines

(COGs) to meet medication management and drug regiment review requirements of the

hospitalManaging all aspects of departmental performance improvement strategies including identifying areas for improvement, developing an action plan in conjunction with all affected areas/staff, tracking results and reporting results to Director, Clinical OperationsProviding clinical and scientific monitoringAssisting in preparing abstracts, manuscripts, protocols and/or books for publicationRepresenting CCTMG through presentations and attendance at scientific meetingsReviewing Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents including initial application, amendment

application, progress reports and close out reportsEnsuring proper reporting of adverse events to IRB and the Sponsor (or Sponsor Representative)Participating in the Regulatory Compliance meetings in such activities as reviewing new FDA

guidelines, establishing timelines for IRB meetings, reviewing activities with the IRB and

updating newly proposed studiesPerforming Quality Assurance (QA) functions and signs off on study Flow Sheets when requiredContacting primary medical doctors as needed to obtain study participant history, diagnosis or

approval for participation in a studyReviewing all newly proposed study protocols and provides feasibility comments to appropriate

department representativesOther duties as assignedQualificationsYour Skills:Excellent clinical pharmacy knowledgeStrong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skillsMeticulous attention to detailAbility to multi-taskComputer proficiencyYour Profile:B.A., B.S., or equivalent and Pharm.D. requiredValid California Pharm.D. licenseFluent in verbal and written English2-5 years’ experience in clinical research or hospital environments preferredEEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.