Pharmacist, Research Operations

Overview

The Research Operations Pharmacist I is responsible for the oversight of the preparation, compounding, and dispensing of investigational pharmaceuticals. Research Operations Pharmacist I is responsible for the safe and efficient dispensing of medications according to the laws and regulations governing pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Practices as a pharmacist in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI, DF/HCC, and Joint Commission policies, regulations, and standards.
2. Appropriately prepares and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including non-sterile and sterile products, investigational medications, hazardous drugs, biologics, and controlled substance medications.
3. Ensure that investigational products are being prepared according to the established protocol and in consideration of patient parameters.
4. Documents and reports clinical interventions in the safety system; detects and reports safety concerns accurately, in a timely manner, and per policy.
5. Participates in investigational drug inventory management and investigational drug accountability (e.g., drug procurement, expiration date updates, cycle counts, drug destruction, receipt verification of investigational products, compounding records, etc.).
6. Effectively communicates with other members of the pharmacy, the patient, or care team to provide timely updates on status and order prioritization.
7. Ability to operate pharmacy-specific equipment.
8. Other duties and projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively work and communicate with other pharmacy team members, patients, providers, and other institutions.
• Working knowledge of all technology, references, workflows, and protocol documentation required to perform primary job functions.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently to meet deadlines, and adapt to changes in high-volume situations; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

The Research Operations Pharmacist I, must meet the following requirements to be hired and maintain their position in the Pharmacy Department at DFCI.

Minimum Education:
All Pharmacists require a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy.

Minimum Experience:
1 year of hospital, ambulatory care, or sterile compounding experience required for Infusion. No prior pharmacist experience required for Outpatient.

License/Certification/Registration Required:

Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Patient Contact:

None

Special Working Conditions:

Routine, direct exposure to chemotherapeutic agents, biologic agents, investigational agents, gene therapy, potentially dangerous and flammable chemicals. Potential for sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items. Potential for exposure to infectious patients and/or materials. Rotating shifts required (currently not weekends/evenings).

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.

For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$115,000.00 - $152,500.00