Research Pharmacist (Flagstaff)

About Us:

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.

Job Summary:

Arizona Clinical Trials / Arizona Liver Health is searching for qualified Research Pharmacist candidates in Flagstaff, AZ. Previous Clinical Research experience is not required.

Job Title: Research Pharmacist

Location: Onsite in Flagstaff, AZ

Reports To: ​Director of Research Pharmacy

Compensation: $120,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Status: Full-time, Salary, Exempt

Essential job functions/duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Clinical Oversight Compliance

Oversee and manage pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with FDA, DEA, state board of pharmacy, and institutional regulations.

Verify accuracy of medication dispensing, labeling, storage, and accountability logs in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

Ensure investigational product (IP) handling procedures including the receipt, storage, preparation, and return/destruction of product is compliant with sponsor and regulatory requirements.

Conduct regular audits of pharmacy and medication management processes to maintain quality control and compliance documentation.

Perform study related pharmacy tasks - patient compliance, education, counsel regarding side effect management or other per protocol

Perform other study related tasks as per Pharmacist role.

Proactively work with study team to acquire medications needed for study enrollment goals

Medication Management

Review and verify all study prescriptions, medication orders, and dosing schedules for accuracy and protocol adherence.

Prepare, compound, and/or dispense investigational and standard-of-care medications as required by each research protocol.

Maintain and reconcile drug accountability records to ensure complete traceability of all study medications.

Oversee temperature monitoring, inventory control, and security of all controlled and investigational drugs.

Training Collaboration

Provide training and guidance to staff on investigational product handling, storage, and documentation procedures.

Serve as a resource for investigators, research coordinators, and clinical staff regarding medication use, study drug interactions, and pharmacy regulations.

Collaborate with sponsors, CROs, and study monitors to support audits, site qualification , and study initiation visits.

Operational Leadership

I mplement pharmacy SOPs and processes to ensure standardized practices

Develop new SOPs or processes as needed with colleagues and managers.

Identify and resolve operational or compliance issues related to medication management.

Support study start-up activities, including review of pharmacy manuals, budgeting for investigational product management, and readiness assessments.

Monitor performance and workflow efficiency to ensure timely and accurate medication services.

Documentation Reporting

Maintain accurate , complete, and timely pharmacy documentation for all research studies.

Participate in protocol reviews, feasibility assessments, and study closeout procedures.

Prepare and provide reports on investigational drug inventory, usage, and compliance for regulatory and sponsor review .

Record study related activities in compliance with federal research rules and regulations and ALH standards- including but not limited to source and EDC

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacist (Clinic, Hospital, Retail, or Research setting) preferred

Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing

High competency in accessing and analyzing information through various resources to make sound decisions

Capability to critically evaluate and solve problems through various challenges

Proven capability to train pharmacy techs and other personnel on pharmacy procedures and other related areas under the research scope

High efficiency to manage multiple tasks and project timelines

Detail oriented with proven capability to enter accurate data into different systems

Education, credentials, and/or trainings required

Earned Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution is required

Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license issued in the State of Arizona (or reciprocity with another US state)

GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certification required and can be completed upon hire

IATA training required and can be comple…