Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies.

With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

This position is based in Bethesda, Maryland.  Ideal candidates will possess experience in the following: government clinical program experience; clinical trials experience within large institutions, and infectious disease experience.

Discover Impactful Work:

Accounts for all drug supplies received for studies including documentation of receipt, dispensation, and return of drug. Ensures that established packaging and preparation of dose procedures are followed by all staff. Ensures quality assurance regarding all pharmacy technician documentation and preparation of doses. Works closely with support of department management tin all aspects of pharmacy operations and management.

A day in the Life:

Serves as Pharmacy Lead on incoming clinical study protocols; plans andprepares for accurate dosing including packaging, preparation, and administration of doses.Anticipates potential dosing errors and develops a plan of action to prevent their occurrence.Ensures adequate supplies of clinical samples are retained with documentation ofrandom selection procedure, as required for study.Serves as liaison and consultant to sponsors concerning pharmacy details forfuture and current protocols.Interacts as a vital member of the project team offering guidance in pharmacyprocedures and operations specific to each protocol.Serves as departmental resource for pharmacy related clinical inquiries fromInvestigators, clinic training and support staff, Client Services, Sponsorcompanies, and others as needed.Participates in cross training activities with other departments.Works with management on improving department processes and needs.Understands and optimally uses corporate procurement procedures.Performs special duties and assignments as needed.

​Education & Experience:

Doctor of PharmacyLicensed to practice pharmacy in the applicable state or eligible to receive licensure within required timeframeNational, State or Local licensures and certifications as requiredPrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of clinical research procedures

• Knowledge of drug information

• Skilled in preparation of sterile products

• Computer skills including Microsoft Office

• Attention to detail

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Effective time management and project management skills

• Problem solving/troubleshooting abilities

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office/ laboratory and/or a clinical environment.

• Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms.

• Exposure to electrical office equipment.

• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves.

• Exposure to high pressure, intense concentration needed

• Must be able to multi-task constantly

• Frequent interaction with clients / associates required

• Long, varied hours required occasionally

• Travel and rotating shifts required on rare occasions

• 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.

• Frequent mobility required.

• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.

• Kneeling, twisting of upper body / neck, and pushing / pulling of items required occasionally.

• Lifting / carrying objects of 5-25 lbs. required daily.

• Lifting / carrying objects of 26-50+lbs. required occasionally

• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen t ,and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.

• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.

• Regular and consistent attendance.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Compensation and Benefits

The salary pay range estimated for this position Pharmacist III based inMaryland is $110,000.00–$140,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards