Pharmacist

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future. Location/Division Specific Information Our global Clinical Operations colleagues within our PPD® clinical research services provide end-to-end support for clinical trials from study start up to monitoring through to study close out, across commercial and government contracts. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays, and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies. Discover Impactful Work: Accounts for all drug supplies received for studies including documentation of receipt, dispensation, and return of drug. Ensures that established packaging and preparation of dose procedures are followed by all staff. Ensures quality assurance regarding all pharmacy technician documentation and preparation of doses. Works closely with support of department management in all aspects of pharmacy operations and management. A day in the Life: Serves as Pharmacy Lead on incoming clinical study protocols; plans and prepares for accurate dosing including packaging, preparation, and administration of doses. Anticipates potential dosing errors and develops a plan of action to prevent their occurrence. Ensures adequate supplies of clinical samples are retained with documentation of random selection procedure, as required for study. Serves as liaison and consultant to sponsors concerning pharmacy details for future and current protocols. Interacts as a vital member of the project team offering guidance in pharmacy procedures and operations specific to each protocol. Serves as departmental resource for pharmacy related clinical inquiries from Investigators, clinic training and support staff, Client Services, Sponsor companies, and others as needed. Participates in cross training activities with other departments. Works with management on improving department processes and needs. Understands and effectively uses corporate procurement procedures. Performs special duties and assignments as needed. Keys to Success: Education Doctor of Pharmacy Licensed to practice pharmacy in the applicable state or eligible to receive licensure within required timeframe National, State or Local licensures and certifications as required Experience Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years). In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of clinical research procedures Knowledge of drug information Skilled in preparation of sterile products Computer skills including Microsoft Office Attention to detail Good written and oral communication skills Effective time management and project management skills Problem solving/troubleshooting abilities Ability to work in a collaborative team environment Physical Requirements / Work Environment Work is performed in an office/ laboratory and/or a clinical environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Exposure to high pressure, intense concentration needed Must be able to multi-task constantly Frequent interaction with clients / associates required Long, varied hours required occasionally Travel and rotating shifts required on rare occasions Physical Requirements: Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequent mobility required. Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck. Kneeling, twisting of upper body / neck, and pushing / pulling of items required occasionally. Lifting / carrying objects of 5-25 lbs. required daily. Lifting / carrying objects of 26-50+lbs. required occasionally Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf. Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups. Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. Regular and consistent attendance. Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!