Research Pharmacist / Intermittent

Research Pharmacist – Early Phase Clinical Unit

At Parexel, we simplify the journey from science to new treatments with a deep commitment to patients and quality. Our Early Phase Clinical Unit in Glendale is seeking a Research Pharmacist who brings scientific rigor, operational excellence, and a passion for advancing clinical research.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Collaborate

• Supervise pharmacy coordinators and technicians, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Serve as a Sub-Investigator, supporting clinical and scientific monitoring.
• Act as a key liaison between Parexel, AHGL Pharmacy, and hospital leadership.

Drive Excellence in Investigational Product Management

• Oversee all medication handling in alignment with GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with Sponsors on drug shipment, accountability, and dispensation.
• Manage inventory, blinding/randomization, and documentation.
• Dispense study medications and review concomitant medications for safety and eligibility.
• Support medication management for study participants at Adventist Health Glendale.

Champion Quality & Compliance

• Ensure the research pharmacy meets all hospital licensing and regulatory standards.
• Oversee QC/QA processes, drug storage, temperature logs, and accountability forms.
• Review IRB submissions, amendments, progress reports, and adverse event documentation.
• Represent Parexel at IRB and regulatory compliance meetings.
• Provide protocol interpretation and feasibility insights for new studies.

Support Training & Continuous Improvement

• Lead training on departmental and cross-functional SOPs.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and drive measurable outcomes.
• Maintain and reinforce GCP knowledge across the team.
• Contribute to scientific outputs such as abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations.

What You Bring

• Pharm.D or RPh with an active California pharmacist license.
• 2–5 years of experience in clinical research or hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Expertise in sterile and non-sterile compounding and investigational drug management.
• Strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a patient-first mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and enthusiasm.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with clinical trial systems.
• Solid understanding of GCP and relevant regulatory frameworks.