Chief II Pharmacist, Start Investigational Drug Section, Fixed Purpose Contract

• Work with all disciplines and professions within the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital and START Dublin in the initial set up, project development and management of the START Dublin Phase 1 Cancer Clinical Trials Unit.
• Provide a strategic approach to START services & structure development, embracing continuous quality improvement and change management to achieve organisational objectives.
• Provide strong leadership to support the implementation, launch & continued success of START Dublin.
• The Investigational Drug Section (IDS) Chief Pharmacist works under the direction of the START Clinical Director(s) and has a close relationship with the Nurse lead to provide patient care and clinical operations.
• The IDS Chief Pharmacist functions as a liaison between START & pharmaceutical sponsors for the successful implementation of investigational studies.
• The IDS Chief Pharmacist is responsible for implementing protocols that provide optimal patient care, comply with EU, national & local legal regulations, ensure secure drug storage & ensure drug preparation occurs in line with GMP within the START Dublin facilities.
• Understand the ethical issues involved in human subject’s research, adhering to the all regulations governing research.

Informal enquires can be made to Jennifer Brown, Head of Pharmacy Services; brownj@mater.ie, 01-8034772.

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