Research Pharmacist - Tucson

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.

Job Summary:

Arizona Clinical Trials / Arizona Liver Health is searching for qualified Research Pharmacist candidates in Tucson, AZ. Previous Clinical Research experience is not required.

Job Title: Research Pharmacist

Location: Onsite, Tucson, AZ

Reports To: ​CEO

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000

Status: Full-time, Salary, Exempt

Essential job functions/duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Clinical Oversight & Compliance

• Oversee and manage pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with FDA, DEA, state board of pharmacy, and institutional regulations.
• Verify accuracy of medication dispensing, labeling, storage, and accountability logs in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Ensure investigational product (IP) handling procedures including the receipt, storage, preparation, and return/destruction of product is compliant with sponsor and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits of pharmacy and medication management processes to maintain quality control and compliance documentation.
• Perform study related pharmacy tasks - patient compliance, education, counsel regarding side effect management or other per protocol
• Perform other study related tasks as per Pharmacist role.
• Proactively work with study team to acquire medications needed for study enrollment goals

Medication Management

• Review and verify all study prescriptions, medication orders, and dosing schedules for accuracy and protocol adherence.
• Prepare, compound, and/or dispense investigational and standard-of-care medications as required by each research protocol.
• Maintain and reconcile drug accountability records to ensure complete traceability of all study medications.
• Oversee temperature monitoring, inventory control, and security of all controlled and investigational drugs.

Training & Collaboration

• Provide training and guidance to staff on investigational product handling, storage, and documentation procedures.
• Serve as a resource for investigators, research coordinators, and clinical staff regarding medication use, study drug interactions, and pharmacy regulations.
• Collaborate with sponsors, CROs, and study monitors to support audits, site qualification, and study initiation visits.

Operational Leadership

• Implement pharmacy SOPs and processes to ensure standardized practices
• Develop new SOPs or processes as needed with colleagues and managers.
• Identify and resolve operational or compliance issues related to medication management.
• Support study start-up activities, including review of pharmacy manuals, budgeting for investigational product management, and readiness assessments.
• Monitor performance and workflow efficiency to ensure timely and accurate medication services.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely pharmacy documentation for all research studies.
• Participate in protocol reviews, feasibility assessments, and study closeout procedures.
• Prepare and provide reports on investigational drug inventory, usage, and compliance for regulatory and sponsor review.
• Record study related activities in compliance with federal research rules and regulations and ALH standards- including but not limited to source and EDC

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacist (Clinic, Hospital, Retail, or Research setting) preferred
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
• High competency in accessing and analyzing information through various resources to make sound decisions
• Capability to critically evaluate and solve problems through various challenges
• Proven capability to train pharmacy techs and other personnel on pharmacy procedures and other related areas under the research scope
• High efficiency to manage multiple tasks and project timelines
• Detail oriented with proven capability to enter accurate data into different systems

Education, credentials, and/or trainings required

• Earned Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution is required
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license issued in the State of Arizona (or reciprocity with another US state)
• GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certification required and can be completed upon hire
• IATA training required and can be completed upon hire

Supervisory responsibilities

• Supervision of Research Pharmacy Technicians / Lead Pharmacy Technicians within the covered region (typically 1 to 5 employees)
• Cross coverage/management of other regions during colleagues' absence/PTO.
• Timely evaluations of performance for direct reports
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance for direct reports as well as other clinical research staff members as needed
• Ensure productivity measures and key performance indicators are developed, assigned, and are implemented and met

Physical demands

• Able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Able to sit for long periods (at least 50%)
• Able to type and do computer work for long periods

Travel Requirements

• Some interoffice travel may be required with use of company vehicle or mileage reimbursement

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision (with HSA plans and employer contribution)
• 4 week of PTO
• 5 days Sick Time
• 7 Company Paid holidays + 2 Paid Half-days
• 401K with up to 6% company match (eligible to enroll after 90 days)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Shared company vehicles for required travel

Work authorization

Must have active and valid documentation and authorization to work in the United States for any employer (work sponsorship or work visa transfer not available)

Our company requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all current and future employees. Exemptions can be requested for those with a reasonable health or a religious/sincerely-held belief accommodation.

EEO statement

It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

Notice to Staffing Agencies: It is our policy that any and all contact with third party staffing or recruitment vendors come through our Talent Acquisition Team directly. We have an established and preferred network of contracted partners that we engage if and when we deem it necessary. We request that staffing agencies refrain from repeatedly contacting our hiring managers or employees directly. Unsolicited resumes, onsite solicitations, and inquiries will not be considered or responded to. Overly persistent and pushy inquires may also be blocked across our network as spam. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.