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Posted: 06-Jun-25
Location: Los Angeles, California
Internal Number: 147744609
You bring more than skill, knowledge, and expertise to your role as an allied health professional. You bring a deep passion for improving the lives of everyone around you. At UCLA Health, we’re committed to fostering a working environment where you are supported and empowered to be your best. You’ll love it here!
Join one of the nation’s leading health systems in a vital leadership role as our Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Research Pharmacist. You will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of pharmacy operations related to investigational and specialty drug services. As the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for an outpatient pharmacy, you will ensure regulatory compliance, patient safety, and support for cutting-edge clinical trials. In this role, you will provide oversight of clinical programming and investigational protocols, act as a subject matter expert for USP <797> and USP <800>, and help shape departmental policy and culture. You’ll supervise and mentor a dedicated team, lead educational initiatives, interface with IT systems, and act as a critical liaison between pharmacy, prescribers, and external stakeholders.
At UCLA Health, passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.
Schedule: varied shifts, depending on department needs, including weekends and holidays
Annual Salary Range: $116,500.00 - $282,300.00
Bargaining Unit: HX - UPTE
We’re seeking a dedicated clinical professional with:
- A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy
- Active California Pharmacist licensure in good standing, with the ability to obtain licensure in multiple other states (e.g., Indiana, Kansas, Arizona, Nevada) within 3 months of hire
- At least three years of research pharmacy experience, including investigational drug services and regulatory compliance
- The ability to serve as a Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for outpatient and specialty research settings
- Experience in sterile product preparation, USP <797> and <800> standards, and investigational drug protocols
- Strong leadership and team management skills, including training, scheduling, and performance oversight
- Proficiency in electronic medical records systems (e.g., EPIC/Care Connect), with the ability to interpret labs and clinical data
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and interfacing with IT to support safe medication practices
- A commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and supporting clinical research at the highest standard
- Board certification (BPS) and completion of PGY1/PGY2 residency - preferred
