Clinical Pharmacist I, Early Phase Clinical Trials - Daytona Beach, FL
Fortrea
Summary
As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US. We're looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to play a key role in supporting clinical trials and ensuring the safe and compliant handling of investigational products. If you're passionate about advancing healthcare and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is your opportunity to make a difference. This is a full-time, office-based position in Daytona Beach, FL.
Job description
If you join us, you will work with some of the world's leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a new drug. Many are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you'll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you work with gets approved, you know you'll touch many patient's lives around the world.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgement to provide a high standard of clinical research.
Other key responsibilities
- Partner with Sponsors to ensure pharmacy and dispensing capabilities meet study requirements.
- Review and contribute to study protocols, pharmacy manuals, and preparation documentation.
- Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and good dispensing practices.
- Oversee pharmacy equipment and manage routine preparation activities.
- Support Sponsor visits and foster strong professional relationships.
- All other duties as needed or assigned.
YOU NEED TO BRING…
- Registered Pharmacist or PharmD in applicable state.
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
- 2 years in a pharmacy setting. Hospital setting preferred.
- Knowledge of GxP standards (GMP, GCP).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in a laboratory and/or a clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Occasional drives to site locations, occasional domestic travel.
- Exposure to biological fluids.
- Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in an upright and /or stationary position for 6-8 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.
The important thing for us is you are comfortable working in an environment that is:
- Fast paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline for even few minutes will create a quality issue.
- Changing priorities constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
- Teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
- Technology based. We collect our data directly into an electronic environment.
Requirements
- Registered Pharmacist or PharmD in applicable state.
- 2 years in a pharmacy setting. Hospital setting preferred.
- Knowledge of GxP standards (GMP, GCP).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Recognition Awards
- Employee Resource Groups
Company overview
Fortrea Holdings Inc. is a leading global contract research organization (CRO) that provides comprehensive clinical development solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina with operations in over 90 countries, Fortrea specializes in managing all aspects of clinical trials from Phase I through IV, including clinical pharmacology and post-approval services. The company offers a wide range of services including regulatory affairs, protocol design, operational planning, patient recruitment, project management, data management, biostatistics, pharmacovigilance, and medical writing. With over 30 years of clinical research experience, Fortrea has evolved from its heritage as Covance and Labcorp into a pureplay CRO focused on delivering agile, fit-for-purpose solutions for both emerging and established life sciences companies. The company has conducted more than 5,850 clinical trials involving over 1 million subjects in the past five years, with particular expertise in oncology, central nervous system disorders, rare diseases, and cell and gene therapies.