Research Pharmacist (Pharma D) @ Medanta

Job Title	Research Pharmacist JD
Qualifications	Pharm.D. degree or equivalent. Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training within the past 2 years.
Experience	At least 3 years experience in clinical research pharmacy, preferably one supporting an early-phase, proof-of-concept operation. Experience in a good manufacturing practice (GMP), drug development in pharma or in project management with a CRO would also be beneficial.
Prerequisite Skills	Leadership qualities Works well in a team Scientific and research aptitude Education and training aptitude Quality management aptitude Has regulatory knowledge Fluent in English
Position Overview	The Research Pharmacist is the person who is responsible for all pharmacy-related operations at Medanta Duke Research Institute (MDRI). This is done under direct supervision of MDRI Director of Operations.
Other activities	In addition to the above-mentioned responsibilities, the Research Pharmacist is expected to: Initiate and participate in clinical research and other educational and training activities at MDRI. Initiate and participate in quality and process improvement activities at MDRI. Author/Train/Revise and maintain SOP’s as required
Reporting Structure	The Research Pharmacist reports to MDRI Director of Operations. The Research Pharmacist also has a ‘dotted-line’ reporting to the Project Leader for study-specific matters.
Responsibilities	Ensure storage, dispensing, shipment, documentation, accountability, and/or destruction when applicable, of investigational products are performed in accordance with MDRI SOPs, industry standards and sponsor instructions Ensure proper supplies, storage, accountability, and security of emergency and rescue medications Maintain competency in aseptic technique which includes operating laminar hoods and reconstituting investigational products according to study protocols Ensure security of investigational products and controlled substances at all times not under direct visual control or manual handling Ensure proper storage of all investigation and non-investigational products Maintain inventories of all investigational and non-investigational products Work closely with study Project Leader and study team to ensure feasibility of protocols accepted at MDRI Work closely with study Project Leader and study team to assure timely supply, reconstitution, dispensing, and administration of investigational and non-investigational products, and collection of any unused products as directed by sponsor or protocol Ensure study personnel is adequately informed about proper administration of investigational and non-investigational products Maintain pharmacy SOPs Ensure adequate maintenance of all pharmacy equipment including backups and alarm systems Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements Define investigational agent needs during protocol design consultations Coordinate multi-site efforts with Duke and Singapore research pharmacies Liaise with hospital pharmacy for required services as needed to maintain an integrated research pharmacy services model Develop and provide investigational drug product training materials to ensure proper handling, administration, documentation and disposal of investigational agents Assist in the notification, tracking and documentation of all pharmacy personnel work effort and deliverables for awarded projects Maximize efficiency of services through the use of automation and software tools Attend regular MDRI operational meetings Collaborate with research pharmacists of other Duke Proof-of-Concept (POC) units to ensure coordination and adequacy of protocol execution across the network – for multi-site protocols
Other Information	Mail your CV’s to : Dr. Savita Dhillon Savita.dhillon@medanta.org
	Please email your resumes on hr@medanta.org