UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute. As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer. UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is currently hiring a Regular Full-Time. Manager, Pharmacyto support the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) team at the Pharmacy within the Hillman Cancer Center located in Shadyside/ Pittsburgh, PA. This position will work a Monday through Friday daylight schedule. The Investigational Research Pharmacy Manager position is essential to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient oversight of investigational drug services. The Pharmacy manager helps to manage protocol implementation, ensure adherence to FDA, USP, and sponsor requirements, and mitigates risk related to investigational product handling, storage, and documentation. The Pharmacy leader will direct the design and implementation of pharmacy services to support the provision of pharmaceutical care in an efficient and effective manner. Integrate the philosophies and techniques of quality improvement. Ensure that services are provided in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Assist in the recruitment and hiring of staff. Mentor and provide leadership for the staff. Schedule staff to cover hours of operations and on call schedule. Monitor the budget for areas of responsibility (drug margin and staffing) to ensure cost effective services. Participate in and support various inter and intra department committees to promote the role of pharmacy in delivery of optimum patient care. Participate in educational and research initiatives in line with the mission of the organization. The range for this position is between $62.50/hr. - $107.72/hr. and the incumbent will be compensated appropriately based off education and experience in the Pharmacy field. Responsibilities:Design and implement operational services, including dispensing and compounded product preparation, which support the pharmacists' provision of pharmaceutical care. Maintain productive, collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, departmental managers and others in clinical leadership roles to achieve short and long-term goals for related programs and clinical services. Develop, implement, direct and monitor the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Ensure patient/customer satisfaction and implements measures to correct perceived deficiencies in care and service. Facilitate staff involvement in established departmental programs, e.g. quality improvement, patient/professional education and staff development. Develop staff advancement opportunities and fosters an environment conducive to innovation and progressive learning. Promote, support and conduct research related to practice. Integrate the distributive and cognitive aspects of pharmaceutical care. Assist with the recruitment, hiring and mentors' staff and colleagues through feedback, positive discipline and performance evaluations. Enforce progressive corrective action appropriately. Ensure provision of cost-effective drug therapy through analysis of patient outcomes; validate that care is provided according to current standards of practice; support and monitor the quality improvement program. Maintain a current body of knowledge in the areas of their service with regard to drug therapy and technology. Complete all staff pharmacist competencies. Schedule pharmacists to effectively cover the hours of operations of the pharmacy as well as on call hours. Assure pharmacy is in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Assist with the preparation and monitor the budget for areas of responsibility, including drug, purchased services and personnel costs. B. S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) from an accredited school of pharmacy required. Three (3) years' experience in a broad range of pharmacy operational, clinical, or administrative pharmacy practice OR completion of an HSPAL postgraduate pharmacy residency required. Master's degree in pharmacy administration or healthcare management (MS, MBA, MHA) preferred. PGY-1 postgraduate pharmacy residency preferred. Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification preferred. Management experience preferred. Oncology experience preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Pharmacist. Act 34

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