Research Pharmacist
United for Manpower Solutions
- Qatar
- Temporary
- Full-time
- To deliver, as part of a team, the provision of a comprehensive, safe, and cost effective clinical trial pharmaceutical service to the organization and its patients
- Perform the professional role of a licensed pharmacist which includes advice, supervision, cooperation, problem solving, and training and support of colleagues
- Assist University Departments and Clinical Trial Units in the development and preparation of IMP documentation for clinical trial studies
- To be up to date with requirements of clinical trials management and to ensure that the research carried out by organization meets legislative requirements
- To have an understanding of all departmental clinical trial work and procedures
- Liase with research staff and drug companies in the planning and organization of clinical trials for a variety of clinical specialties.
- Ensure that supplies of investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) for clinical trials meet regulatory requirements
- Ensure training is appropriate for pharmacy staff involved in the dispensing and accuracy checking of clinical trials materials
- To proactively develop pharmacy services in relation to clinical trials in line with national and local objectives and strategies.
- To identify and manage risks associated with the use of IMPs in clinical trials
- To ensure adequate patient information is available for patients undergoing clinical trials involving IMPs
- To provide specialist advice and recommendations to other healthcare staff, including medical staff, nursing staff, research staff on matters relating to the use of medicines in writing, in person and by telephone.
- To investigate any medicines related incidents or complaints within clinical trials and explore ways of minimising risk of future re-occurrence or risk to the staff.
- Attend regional and national meetings to determine and develop policies / guidelines and to keep up to date on latest developments in research
- Provide assistance and advice to investigators and industry personnel in the event of an emergency unblinding code break request where applicable
- Support the research team with regulatory and sponsor inspections and/or audits of clinical trials. Coordinate the production of written reports to the inspectors.
- To carry out the following tasks:;
- Clinical Trial Protocol development and review and ensuring compliance
- Formulate pharmacy charges in conjuction with the Clinical Trial Coordinators to ensure that these costs are met.
- Participate in the running of clinical trials, including initiation, periodic and close-out visits as needed.