Director, Pharmacy Research - IDS

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.  AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities.  Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding.  We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

The director will provide programmatic, compliance and strategic oversight and coordination of all aspects of the Pharmacy Research Program across the pharmacy enterprise to include City of Hope National Medical Center (COH), Orange County and Clinical Network on license facilities. 

The Pharmacy Director in the area of Investigational Drugs will oversee clinical, operational, financial, regulatory and human resources management of all research and investigational drug services. The individual serves as a member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team. The Director works directly with research and medical staff leadership, nursing and pharmacy to promote practice that achieves quality outcomes and medication safety that contribute to the overall success of COH.

Key Responsibilities include:

Program Compliance 

• Ensure facilities, security, and accountability according to COH, FDA, JC and GCP guidelines, and other regulatory requirements.  Ensures that all equipment and facility requirements are compliant with all investigational drug services requirements.
• Acts as the liaison with internal affiliated departments and external stakeholders to ensure program integrity.

Clinical Research Pharmacy Staff Management

• Attract, retain, and develop a quality Clinical Pharmacy Staff across the enterprise.  Ensures clinical research pharmacy staff training and competency

Investigational Drug Services Management

• Serves as the primary leader responsible for program oversight and all pharmacy research related matters. 
• Serves as the primary compliance expert on investigational drug program details, policies, and procedures, and ensures compliance with all regulatory standards and proper Investigational Drug Product Accountability and Documentation
• Work with IDS, COH Leadership, Nursing Leadership, physicians, pharmacists, and other department managers and key committees to promote safe and effective use of investigational drugs.
• Provides oversight over Investigational Drug Product Dose Preparation and Dispensing.  Provides oversight over monitoring visits and /or audits of the clinical research pharmacy and support such activities at the enterprise level.
• Actively engages with senior leadership and participates in decision-making processes related to the expansion of the research program and /or changes of program.
• Represent the pharmacy enterprise in all research related committees.
• Provides oversight and leadership of clinical and investigational initiatives in all disease site programs through affiliations with organizations such as NCCN, HOPA, ASH, ASCO, SWOG, COG to advance the clinical program and ensure that these initiatives meet the safety, quality and financial goals of the organization.
• Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.  Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Basic education, experience, and skills required for consideration:

• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.)
• 10 years of experience in hospital pharmacy
• 6 years of experience leading an IDS program or in a pharmacy leadership capacity

Required Certification/Licensure:

• Current CA Pharmacy License

Preferred education, experience, and skills:

• ASHP Accredited PGY-1 Residency

Additional Information:

As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

• Shift: Day
• Job Status: Full-Time

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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