Research Pharmacist – Oncology & Hematology

Benefits

Qualifications

• •Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college of pharmacy
• •Active pharmacist licensure in New York State (or eligibility for licensure)
• •Experience in oncology pharmacy, clinical research, or investigational drug services
• •Strong working knowledge of oncology therapeutics and clinical trial operations
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Responsibilities

• •We are seeking a highly skilled Research Pharmacist – Oncology & Hematology to support and expand a growing outpatient oncology and hematology research program within a large, multi-site physician practice supporting 75+ providers
• •This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Investigational Product (IP) management while serving as a clinical, operational, and regulatory resource to research leadership, investigators, infusion pharmacy, and multidisciplinary teams
• •The ideal candidate brings experience across all phases of clinical research and demonstrates the ability to help build, develop, and scale research operations, improving patient access to clinical trials and supporting long-term program growth
• •Investigational Product (IP) Management & Accountability
• •Oversee receipt, storage, preparation, dispensing, and disposal of investigational medications in compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements
• •Maintain full IP accountability including inventory logs, reconciliation, temperature monitoring, and required documentation
• •Ensure accurate labeling, blinding/unblinding, randomization, and protocol-specific handling
• •Coordinate drug returns and destruction with sponsors and CROs
• •Support sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and FDA inspections
• •Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
• •Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), USP <797>/<800>, and institutional policies
• •Review clinical trial protocols, pharmacy manuals, and informed consent documents for medication-related content
• •Develop and maintain pharmacy-specific SOPs, study documentation, and research binders
• •Support IRB submissions, amendments, and regulatory correspondence as needed
• •Maintain audit-ready investigational drug service operations across all sites
• •Clinical Support & Consultation
• •Serve as the oncology and hematology medication expert for clinical trials
• •Provide guidance on dosing, administration, toxicity management, and supportive care
• •Evaluate drug interactions, compatibility, and protocol deviations
• •Support education for patients and staff related to investigational therapies as appropriate
• •Study Start-Up, Feasibility & Program Growth
• •Evaluate study feasibility from pharmacy, operational, and workflow perspectives
• •Collaborate with investigators, sponsors, and research leadership during study selection and activation
• •Develop study-specific workflows, order sets, and preparation guidelines
• •Participate in site initiation visits (SIVs)
• •Contribute to the expansion of clinical trial offerings and research capabilities across multiple sites
• •Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• •Serve as a liaison between research teams, infusion pharmacy, nursing, and clinical staff
• •Participate in protocol review committees, research meetings, and tumor boards as needed
• •Communicate effectively with sponsors, CROs, and internal stakeholders across locations
• •Quality Assurance & Process Improvement
• •Identify and implement process improvements within investigational drug services
• •Maintain audit readiness across all research locations
• •Track deviations, CAPAs, and medication-related protocol issues
• •Support continuous improvement and scalability of research operations
• •Train pharmacy staff, nurses, and research personnel on investigational protocols and IP handling
• •Develop and maintain onboarding materials, competencies, and ongoing training resources
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