Pharmacists / Senior Pharmacists at Noguchi Memorial Institute

About the Role

The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research invites applications from qualified professionals for the position of Pharmacist or Senior Pharmacist. This full-time position is central to conducting clinical trials and stimulating cutting-edge research within our organization.

The successful candidate will lead pharmacy services for clinical trials involving medicinal substances while providing comprehensive pharmaceutical support to the institute's research operations.

Job Summary

This position requires the conduct of clinical trials to support cutting-edge research, with a primary focus on the development and delivery of pharmacy services for clinical trials involving pharmaceuticals. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide comprehensive pharmacy services including dispensary, procurement, and clinical pharmacy support.

Key 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 the job classification to promote linkage between research and industry
• Develop and review clinical pharmaceutical trial proposals and liaise with specialist clinical teams to assess potential ethical issues and feasibility

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Accra, Ghana