Research Data Management Specialist – Pharmacy Technician
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McKesson's Investigational Products Center (IPC) is hiring a Research Data Management Specialist (RDMS) - Pharmacy Technician, to support the overall central drug accountability and order processing for investigational products used in clinical trials. The Pharmacy Technician will support investigational drug receiving, order fulfillment and inventory processes, and will educate sponsors/CRO’s, and clinical trial sites on the IPC's processes. This team maintains accurate and current drug accountability data on patients/subjects enrolled in a clinical trial. Performs all data management functions of the department, and manages information entered into the system by the Treating Site personnel. Interacts regularly with Site personnel and Monitors/CRA's assigned to the Investigational Products Center by the study Sponsor. Supports order workflow by completing order intake, reviewing orders for completeness and processing them into the dispensing system for Pharmacist review.
Shift Details: Standard business hours Monday through Friday. Position is essential on-site.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Reviews study accountability information that is entered in the internal system by Investigational Products Center and Site Staff
Interacts extensively with internal team members, Site personnel and Monitors/CRA's assigned to the Investigational Products Center and acts as a point of contact for assigned projects
Prepares reporting and other documents for review on site and/or uploads them for virtual review
Reconciles internal system entries and queries site(s) for resolution and accuracy of study records.
Maintains files and prepares records for Sponsors' monitoring/auditing teams, and prepares study related documents for off-site storage.
Prepares Investigational Product approved for destruction to be picked up by 3rd party vendor, and maintains all destruction documentation of Investigational Product
Collaborates with team initiatives and serves as support to deliver action items and products to leadership, sites, and sponsor/CRO clients
Reviews contents of orders to ensure complete and accurate information has been received and conducts initial check of order to ensure clinical accuracy for processing
Creates patient profiles as necessary by entering accurate information to ensure all other groups can successfully serve the site
Communicates with sites regarding order status, order clarification, missing information or accountability concerns so that all information is collected and accurate before it reaches other teams for furthering processing
Analyzes and recommends improvements to study startup and amendment processes to improve quality and efficiency
Participates in team projects and other pharmacy technician duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent, and typically requires 3+ years of relative pharmacy experience
Certified Pharmacy Technician Registered with Texas State Board of Pharmacy
Proven leadership, process improvement experience, digital mindset, written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency and ability to use and adapt to digital pharmacy systems
Preferred Qualifications:
PTCB Certification
Research experience
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