It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.
Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.
Our Mission
People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute (CBCI) is located at HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke’s. Our specialty trained hematologist have been committed to advancing science and care for patients with blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma for more than 30 years.
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute is the largest and most experienced full-service blood and marrow transplant program in Colorado and among the top programs in the country, having performed more than 5,000 transplants. We are accredited by the Foundation for Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT), the global standard for high quality patient care in cellular therapies.
As the Research Pharmacist you will oversee investigational pharmacy operations and pharmacy technical staff for our Colorado Blood Cancer Institute clinical research activities. You will provide support to industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials in the outpatient setting. The investigational drug research pharmacist will interact with investigators, study sponsors, research personnel and other healthcare providers. This position will cross-cover with our solid tumor phase I clinical trial site, Denver Drug Development Unit.
You will manage the performance and development of Pharmacy staff members, budget and goals
You will oversee the activities of assigned pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery of investigational drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians' orders; ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and the maintenance of required records
You will evaluate study protocols to determine appropriate resources and materials needed to satisfy study requirements
You will retrieve and interpret medication orders; perform complex procedures and pharmaceutical calculations, taking into account research protocol, patient and drug characteristics
You will perform specialized and advanced procedures specific to assigned pharmacy area; label, fill and provide delivery oversight of investigational drugs to appropriate patient care locations
You will be responsible forestablishing and continually improving the shipment and delivery of investigational pharmaceutical care to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assisting others in the department
You will create, monitor, document, and follow departmental SOPs, corporate guidelines and conventions providing quality and accurate investigational pharmacy services
You will develop, monitor and maintain step-by-step procedures (e.g., kits) for preparation, dispensing and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
You will develop codes, labels and other predefined formats for pharmacy computer entry
You will review study protocols to determine appropriate pharmaceutical materials and professional services required to satisfy the study description
You will retrieve discontinued or expired medications from stock and research sites; discard or return to stock as appropriate
You will serve as a primary training resource for technicians and evaluate their progress as directed; preparing schedules, setting work priorities and making work assignments as directed
You will provide timely information pertaining to investigational and pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, and state and federal regulations regarding drug controls
You will ensure site staff, Study Chairs, and members of the Consortium department understand the investigational drug maintenance, dispense and distribution process
You will meet with investigators, study monitors, and others in coordinating study logistics; participate in staff meetings, site initiation and other meetings which will impact the delivery of quality research and compliance
You will collaborate with Study Chairs and relevant staff to provide investigational drug trending and status reporting as needed for assigned clinical trials
You will oversee the activities of assigned pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery of investigational drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians' orders; ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and the maintenance of required records
You should have for this position:
A Doctorate Degree
Licensed Pharmacist
Knowledge of FDA guidelines and GCP is required
Must be able to perform duties commensurate with dispensing medications with narrow therapeutic indices
Minimum of one year of Chemotherapy Admixture experience
Minimum of one year of Clinical research experience preferred
The pay range for the position is $143K - $170K
About Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.
We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
