Pharmacist Team Lead - Investigational Drug Services, Riley Hospital for Children - Full Time/Days

Location: Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, IN

Overview: Ignite your career with our dynamic team as the Pharmacist Team Lead for the Investigational Drug Services (IDS) at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. This is not just a role; it's an exhilarating opportunity to be at the forefront of establishing and leading the IDS pharmacy satellite at our nationally ranked children's hospital. Join us in shaping the future of pediatric pharmaceutical care.

Position Highlights:

• Pioneer the establishment of the IDS pharmacy satellite at Riley, a nationally renowned children's hospital.
• Affiliation with IU Health Investigational Drug Services, providing program guidance and access to a vibrant peer group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and oversee the preparation of research-related standard chemotherapeutic medications and investigational drugs.
• Dispense investigational products utilizing Vestigo.
• Participate in critical research-related activities, including committees, visits, training calls, and meetings.
• Develop and maintain standardization of research-related drug handling across oncology and non-oncology practices.
• Evaluate protocol requests for feasibility and budgetary requirements.
• Operationalize new protocols, build study medications, and order sets in the EHR.
• Collaborate with the research pharmacy technician for record-keeping, shipping, drug ordering, and inventory management.
• Assist nurses and physicians with investigational medication use issues.
• Contribute to the resolution of investigational medication study deviations.
• Ensure investigational products and documentation meet standards to safeguard the integrity of clinical studies.
• Act as a clinical resource, providing expertise in drug information, side effects, and medication management.

 

• Requires current Indiana License or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a pharmacist.
• Certification is required, if applicable. (e.g. BCPS).
• Demonstration of > 5 years experience, pharmacy residency training, or advanced degree is required.
• Demonstration of leadership attributes.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.