What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Investigational Pharmacy Services (PharmD) position at Penfield Search Partners?
Job Description Director of Investigational Pharmacy Services (PharmD) Location: VA, Remote with intermittent travel to designated clinical research sites Contact: Alexandra Spink - aspink@penfieldsearch.com No 3rd party candidates We are seeking an experienced Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional to lead investigational pharmacy operations supporting clinical research and patient care across designated sites. This role combines pharmacy leadership, clinical practice, regulatory compliance, and oversight of investigational drug management. The Director will oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations, including medication review, preparation, dispensing, inventory management, and study drug accountability
In addition to leadership responsibilities, this individual will provide clinical pharmacy services related to investigational therapies, chemotherapy, and supportive care medications. The successful candidate will supervise pharmacy personnel, maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal procedures, and collaborate with clinical and research teams to support safe, efficient, and high-quality care. Essential Responsibilities Oversee daily investigational pharmacy operations, ensuring appropriate medication management, documentation, and adherence to established procedures.
Collaborate with clinical, nursing, research, and operational leaders to support coordinated workflows and high-quality patient care. Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, pharmacy practice standards, clinical research requirements, and internal policies. Review medication orders for accuracy, appropriate dosing, calculations, patient eligibility, required study documentation, laboratory parameters, relevant clinical assessments, prior treatment toxicities, and potential drug interactions.
Supervise the preparation and dispensing of investigational medications, chemotherapy, and supportive care therapies, ensuring adherence to sterile compounding standards and required verification procedures. Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication counseling, patient education, medication reconciliation, and drug information to patients and members of the care team. Direct pharmacy personnel and oversee staffing, training, workflow management, and performance within the assigned pharmacy operation.
Manage investigational and conventional medication inventories, including ordering, receipt, storage, dispensing records, utilization forecasting, and drug accountability. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of investigational drug documentation, inventory records, and study-related communications. Review clinical study protocols, protocol amendments, and associated pharmacy documentation to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
Maintain investigational drug accountability systems and generate reports as needed for operational oversight and regulatory review. Ensure accurate medication order entry and maintenance of medication records within the electronic medical record and applicable pharmacy systems. Support pharmacy department initiatives and perform other related duties as needed.
Required Education and Experience Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent professional pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy. Current pharmacist licensure in the applicable state or states of practice. Previous hospital, health system, or clinical pharmacy experience.
Experience with clinical trials and investigational drug management. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical research documentation, and investigational product accountability. Familiarity with sterile compounding requirements, including applicable USP standards for sterile preparations and hazardous drugs.
Experience with chemotherapy medications, intravenous sterile products, and associated preparation and verification procedures. Familiarity with electronic medical records, pharmacy information systems, and clinical trial drug management or interactive response technology (IRT) systems. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and standard pharmacy documentation tools.
Ability to lead pharmacy personnel, manage competing priorities, and maintain accurate records in a regulated clinical environment. Preferred Qualifications Postgraduate residency training in oncology or a related specialty. Board certification in oncology pharmacy (BCOP).
Experience overseeing pharmacy operations across clinical research sites or supporting new site activations. Travel Requirements Intermittent travel to designated clinical research sites required, generally less than once per quarter, to support operational needs and site activation.