Noguchi Memorial Institute

Position Overview

The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research invites internal applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Pharmacist or Senior Pharmacist. This is a full-time role requiring commitment to the development and delivery of pharmacy services for clinical trials involving medicinal substances (pharmaceuticals).

The position focuses on conducting clinical trials to stimulate cutting-edge research. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive pharmacy services including dispensary, procurement, and clinical pharmacy services.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Coordinate, collaborate, and provide expertise in support of clinical drug trials
• Provide accurate and efficient dispensing of medication
• Provide direct and functional supervision and maintain overall responsibility for pharmacy operations in assigned areas
• Perform cross-functional duties including those of the Admixture Pharmacist
• Develop and maintain policies and guidelines for pharmaceutical clinical trials that support and facilitate Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Act as research expertise to advise on trial design, procurement of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP), randomization, blinding, and documentation for in-house clinical trials
• Maintain communication with research staff, pharmacy personnel, and Principal Investigators of clinical trials
• Support grantsmanship and collaboration on other research projects consistent with job classification to promote linkage between research and industry

Specific Duties

• Develop and review clinical pharmaceutical trial proposals and liaise with specialist clinical teams to assess potential ethical issues and feasibility, including pharmacy capability and capacity to support proposals
• Submit all clinical trial proposals to the FDA and Research and Ethics Committee
• Ensure compliance with all pharmaceutical regulations and standards