Clinical Trials Pharmacist, Research Clinical Trials - BC Cancer Victoria

Clinical Trials Pharmacist, Research Clinical Trials

BC Cancer

Victoria, BC

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy Coordinator reports directly to the Pharmacy Professional Practice Leader (PPL) or designate and the Clinical Trials Unit Manager (VC) or Regional Administrator or designate (CSI, VIC, FVC).

As the internal Pharmacy resource for Clinical Trials, the Clinical Trials Pharmacy Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring Pharmacy services provided to support clinical trials involving drugs. Responsibilities include developing drug information and assisting with the development of Pharmacy policies and procedures as they relate to drug preparation, clinical documentation, patient compliance, and drug accountability; and providing educational materials for patient counseling.

The Clinical Trials Pharmacy Coordinator functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for planning and implementing clinical trials, liaising closely with Principal Investigators, Study Monitors, Clinical Trials Nurse Coordinators, and Clinical Trials Data Coordinators.

What you'll do

• Prepare written protocol summaries, drug information sheets, compounding and dispensing procedures, parenteral therapy manual monographs, drug accountability records, and any other materials necessary to deliver and document the use of medications for clinical trials.
• Develop and disseminate procedures to randomize patients when necessary for selected clinical trials.
• Provide group in-services and/or individual staff training for procedures that are unique to a clinical trial.
• Liaise with the Principal Investigator, sponsor, and the Clinical Trials Unit Team, in evaluating, implementing, delivering, maintaining, and revising mechanisms for the delivery of Clinical Trials medications by performing duties such as:
• Review and evaluate Clinical Trials protocols to determine Pharmacy resource impact and feasibility as well as drug dispensing and related costs;
• Attend site initiation and other meetings with sponsors and/or other health care professionals involved in the clinical trial;
• Review and recommend revisions to drafts of the pre-printed orders;
• Prepare patient teaching information either in the form of handouts or as part of the patient consent form;
• Revise delivery procedures in response to protocol amendments.
• Provide problem resolution for Clinical Trials medications by performing duties such as:
• Identify the need for changes to existing procedures and implementing revisions as necessary;
• Communicate with Pharmacy, Medical, and Nursing personnel as well as other paramedicals (i.e., Lab) to clarify potential problems and minimize risks;
• Investigate identified internal or external queries and/or problems, risks to safety, or noncompliance with practice standards and implementing remedial action as necessary.
• Ensure Pharmacy quality control by performing duties such as:
• Develop, disseminate, and upgrade standards for quality control in Pharmacy as related to Clinical Trials;
• Ensure that randomization procedures and blinding, where necessary, are maintained;
• Conduct regular internal audits of Pharmacy data related to Clinical Trials medications to ensure completeness and accuracy; investigating and resolving discrepancies;
• Conduct regular counts of study drug supplies, and investigating and resolving discrepancies;
• Conduct regular internal audits of Pharmacy practice to ensure adherence to professional practice standards related to drug use, storage, safety, labeling, etc.; and
• Recommend to PPL the need for ongoing training of staff where necessary.
• Participate in developing and revising Pharmacy policies and practice standards regarding Pharmacy management of Clinical Trials medications through provision of information and recommendations for new or changed policies to the Pharmacy PPL, Regional Administrator, and/or Clinical Trials Unit Manager.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• Hospital residency, or equivalent experience.
• Current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Two (2) years recent related hospital experience including experience in investigational drug or clinical trials management or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political, and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism, and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You have:

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with current computer systems for pharmacy and other operating systems.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, and development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Location: 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC V8R 6V5

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Rotating; 0800-1600.

What we do

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PHSA (and program) are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.