IDS Research Pharmacist

You bring more than
skill, knowledge, and expertise to your role as an allied health professional.
You bring a deep passion for improving the lives of everyone around you. At
UCLA Health, we're committed to fostering a working environment where you are supported
and empowered to be your best. You'll love it here!

Join one of the
nation's leading health systems in a vital leadership role as our
Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Research Pharmacist. You will be
responsible for the coordination and supervision of pharmacy operations related
to investigational and specialty drug services. As the Pharmacist-in-Charge
(PIC) for an outpatient pharmacy, you will ensure regulatory compliance,
patient safety, and support for cutting-edge clinical trials. In this role, you
will provide oversight of clinical programming and investigational protocols,
act as a subject matter expert for USP <797> and USP <800>, and
help shape departmental policy and culture. You'll supervise and mentor a
dedicated team, lead educational initiatives, interface with IT systems, and
act as a critical liaison between pharmacy, prescribers, and external
stakeholders.

At UCLA Health,
passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to become
a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than
270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We're also home to the
world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David
Geffen School of Medicine. If you're looking to experience greater challenge
and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.

Schedule: varied
shifts, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays

Hourly Salary Range: $86.32 - $107.31(Union represented, step based salary
depending on years of experience)

Bargaining Unit: HX - UPTE

We're seeking a
dedicated clinical professional with:

• A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Active California Pharmacist
  licensure in good standing, with the ability to obtain licensure in
  multiple other states (e.g., Indiana, Kansas, Arizona, Nevada) within 3
  months of hire
• At least three years of
  research pharmacy experience, including investigational drug services and
  regulatory compliance
• The ability to serve as a
  Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for outpatient and specialty research settings
• Experience in sterile product
  preparation, USP <797> and <800> standards, and
  investigational drug protocols
• Strong leadership and team
  management skills, including training, scheduling, and performance
  oversight
• Proficiency in electronic
  medical records systems (e.g., EPIC/Care Connect), with the ability to
  interpret labs and clinical data
• Excellent communication,
  problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Experience collaborating with
  multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with IT to support safe medication
  practices
• A commitment to patient
  safety, quality improvement, and supporting clinical research at the
  highest standard
• Board certification (BPS) and
  completion of PGY1/PGY2 residency - preferred