Job description

CONTRACT CLINICAL PHARMACIST – ROLE SUMMARY

Location: U.S.-based preferred
Hours: 20–30 hours per week

Overview

Provides scientific and operational clinical pharmacy expertise to support the safe preparation, handling, and administration of investigational product (IP) across clinical studies. The role ensures pharmacy requirements are aligned with protocol design and overall clinical strategy, while partnering cross-functionally to support successful site execution.

Qualifications

PharmD or equivalent
7+ years of combined industry and/or academic experience
Strong scientific and clinical background

Key Responsibilities

Provide scientific guidance on IP preparation, handling, compatibility, and administration
Contribute to protocol development, including pharmacy- and dosing-related sections
Define pharmacy requirements and assess site readiness for IP handling
Identify ancillary supplies and preparation materials for clinical studies
Author and maintain pharmacy manuals and related site-facing documentation
Support sites through training, site initiation visits, and audit/inspection responses
Identify and mitigate risks related to IP preparation, storage, and administration
Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Clinical Supply, CMC, and Quality
Support evaluation and implementation of novel delivery systems, as needed
Collaborate with Clinical Development in preparation for DMC meetings

Key Skills

Experience supporting clinical trials and investigational product handling
Strong understanding of GCP and clinical pharmacy operations
Ability to translate scientific requirements into practical operational guidance