It’s More Than a Career, It’s a Mission.
Our people are the foundation of our success. By joining our growing team at Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), a subsidiary of McKesson, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of the largest community-based cancer programs to advance oncology treatments and improve outcomes for cancer patients across the globe. We look for mission-driven candidates who have a desire to advance the fight against cancer and make a difference in the lives of patients diagnosed with cancer every day.
Our Mission
People who live with cancer – those who work to prevent it, fight it, and survive it – are at the heart of every decision we make. Bringing the most innovative medical minds together with the most passionate caregivers in their communities, we are transforming care and personalizing treatment. Through clinical excellence and cutting-edge research, SCRI is redefining cancer care around the world.
As the Manager of the Research Pharmacy, you will oversee investigational pharmacy operations and pharmacy technical staff to support our institution’s growing involvement in clinical research activities. This service will provide support to industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials in the outpatient setting. You will interact with investigators, study sponsors, research colleagues and other healthcare providers.
You will create, monitor, document, and follow departmental SOPs, corporate guidelines and conventions providing quality and accurate investigational pharmacy services
You will develop, monitor and maintain step-by-step procedures (e.g., kits) for preparation, dispensing and distribution of investigational and study drugs. Develop codes, labels and other predefined formats for pharmacy computer entry
You will evaluate study protocols to determine appropriate resources and materials needed to satisfy study requirements
You will retrieve and interpret medication orders; perform complex procedures and pharmaceutical calculations, taking into account research protocol, patient and drug characteristics
You will perform specialized and advanced procedures specific to assigned pharmacy area; label, fill and provide delivery oversight of investigational drugs to appropriate patient care locations
You will be responsible for establishing and continually improving the shipment and delivery of investigational pharmaceutical care to patients within areas of direct responsibility and assisting others in the department with the same
You will review of study protocols to determine appropriate pharmaceutical materials and professional services required to satisfy the study description
You will establish and maintain accurate and easily retrievable recordkeeping systems for protocols, study subjects, tracking logs, schedules, drug accountability records, and systems
You will retrieve discontinued or expired medications from stock and research sites; discard or return to stock as appropriate; complete corresponding documentation.
You will serve as a primary training resource for technicians and evaluate their progress as directed; preparing schedules, setting work priorities and making work assignments as directed
You will manage performance and development of Pharmacy staff members, budget and goals
You will demonstrate ability to obtain and analyze facts and apply sound judgment
You will remain cognizant of cost containment measures and create an atmosphere encouraging others in this practice
You will oversee the activities of assigned pharmacists and pharmacy technicians engaged in the preparation, labeling and delivery of investigational drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies in accordance with physicians' orders; ensure accuracy and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and the maintenance of required records
You should have for this position:
A Bachelor Degree
The ability to read, understand, and comply with research protocols.
Clinical Research experience is required
Licensed Pharmacist is required
Salary range 127,600.00 - 180,000.00 Annual
Interested candidates should submit their application through https://www.scri.com/careers/. Applications will be accepted through October 10, 2025. Please ensure all required materials are included as outlined in the posting.
About Sarah Cannon Research Institute
Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI formed a joint venture with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Please click here to learn more about our research offerings.
We care about the well-being of the patients and communities we serve, and that starts with caring for our people. That’s why we have a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our Total Rewards offerings serve the different needs of our diverse colleague population and ensure they are the healthiest versions of themselves. For more information regarding benefits through our parent company, McKesson, please click here.
As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.
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