Requirement of Research Pharmacist at Medanta

Medanta – The Medicity is one of India's largest multi-super specialty institutes located in Gurgaon, a bustling town in the National Capital Region. Founded by eminent cardiac surgeon, Dr. Naresh Trehan, the institution has been envisioned with the aim of bringing to India the highest standards of medical care along with clinical research, education and training. Medanta is governed under the guiding principles of providing medical services to patients with care, compassion, commitment.

Post: Research Pharmacist

Job Description:
Ensure storage, dispensing, shipment, documentation, accountability, and/or destruction when applicable, of investigational products are performed in accordance with MDRI SOPs, industry standards and sponsor instructions
Ensure proper supplies, storage, accountability, and security of emergency and rescue medications
Maintain competency in aseptic technique which includes operating laminar hoods and reconstituting investigational products according to study protocols
Ensure security of investigational products and controlled substances at all times not under direct visual control or manual handling
Ensure proper storage of all investigation and non-investigational products
Maintain inventories of all investigational and non-investigational products
Work closely with study Project Leader and study team to ensure feasibility of protocols accepted at MDRI
Work closely with study Project Leader and study team to assure timely supply, reconstitution, dispensing, and administration of investigational and non-investigational products, and collection of any unused products as directed by sponsor or protocol
Ensure study personnel is adequately informed about proper administration of investigational and non-investigational products
Maintain pharmacy SOPs
Ensure adequate maintenance of all pharmacy equipment including backups and alarm systems
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
Define investigational agent needs during protocol design consultations
Coordinate multi-site efforts with Duke and Singapore research pharmacies
Liaise with hospital pharmacy for required services as needed to maintain an integrated research pharmacy services model

Develop and provide investigational drug product training materials to ensure proper handling, administration, documentation and disposal of investigational agents
Assist in the notification, tracking and documentation of all pharmacy personnel work effort and deliverables for awarded projects
Maximize efficiency of services through the use of automation and software tools
Attend regular MDRI operational meetings
Collaborate with research pharmacists of other Duke Proof-of-Concept (POC) units to ensure coordination and adequacy of protocol execution across the network – for multi-site protocols

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Candidate Profile:
Skills:
Leadership qualities
Works well in a team
Scientific and research aptitude
Education and training aptitude
Quality management aptitude
Has regulatory knowledge
Fluent in English

Qualification:
Pharm.D. degree or equivalent. Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training within the past 2 years.

Experience:
At least 3 years experience in clinical research pharmacy, preferably one supporting an early-phase, proof-of-concept operation. Experience in a good manufacturing practice (GMP), drug development in pharma or in project management with a CRO would also be beneficial.

Other Activities:
In addition to the above-mentioned responsibilities, the Research Pharmacist is expected to: Initiate and participate in clinical research and other educational and training activities at MDRI. Initiate and participate in quality and process improvement activities at MDRI. Author/Train/Revise and maintain SOP’s as required.

Additional Information:
Experience: Min. 3 Years
Location: Delhi
Education: Pharm.D
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: CR, Pharmacist
End Date: 6^th Oct., 2011