Pharmacist Investigational Drug Services

Description

Pharmacist Clinical - Investigational Drug Services

Location:

Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO

Department: UCH Investigational Drug Program

Work Schedule:

Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks), Monday - Friday

Shift: Days

Pay: $57.50 - $80.50 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school of Pharmacy.

• State licensure as a Pharmacist and any relevant life support certification as determined at position level.

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This position reports to the Supervisor, Investigational Drug Services and is responsible for supporting clinical research activities through the safe, compliant, and efficient management of investigational products (IPs). This position ensures adherence to protocol requirements, federal and state regulations, sponsor expectations, and institutional policies governing investigational drug handling. The IDS Pharmacist will collaborate closely with research teams, investigators, coordinators, and clinical staff to optimize investigational drug workflows and support high-quality clinical trial execution.

Core responsibilities include IP management, protocol review, study activation support, feasibility planning, dispensing oversight, regulatory documentation, and education of research personnel. This position may also participate in pharmacy student and resident training and contribute to systemwide research initiatives.

Clinical Pharmacist:

• Reviews study protocols to identify investigational drug requirements and ensure IDS operational feasibility.

• Oversees the receipt, storage, accountability, and disposition of investigational products in accordance with GCP, USP standards, manufacturer guidance, and Colorado SBOP requirements.

• Ensures accurate preparation, dispensing, labeling, and documentation of investigational medications for clinical trials.

• Maintains complete and audit-ready drug accountability records for study monitors, auditors, and regulatory bodies.

• Participates in institutional and systemwide research committees, quality initiatives, and IDS-related process improvements.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.

• Performance-based pay increase:
  The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.

• Market reviews:
  All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.

• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.

• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.

• Free  membership.

• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.

• Time away from work:
  Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.

• New employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.

• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.

• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.

• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.

• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.

• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.

• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.

• Access to Linked In Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.

• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

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