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Posted: September 03, 2010
Cancer Center Pharmacy Manager
The University of Kansas Hospital
Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Care Pavilion
Westwood, Kansas

An opportunity exists for a Manager to join our team with responsibility for daily operations, clinical services and personnel management in our Cancer Center Pharmacy

The Cancer Center Pharmacy currently supports 52 treatment beds in our state-of-the art cancer center a few blocks away from the main hospital campus. This Pharmacy is staffed 0700-1900 weekdays and reduced hours on weekends and holidays. The Pharmacy Cancer Care Team has established Clinical Pharmacy services in the BMT Clinic and is introducing a clinical presence in Oncology and Hematology exam areas.

Work in an environment rich with continual learning opportunities as The University of Kansas Cancer Center continues to grow and pursues NCI designation. Mentoring of Clinical Pharmacists and Oncology PGY-2 Residents will be an important role of the Cancer Center Pharmacy Manager.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with support for board certification. Requirements include a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and PGY-2 Oncology Residency or equivalent experience in hematology-oncology along with cancer center or institutional management experience.

It is an exciting time to begin a career at The University of Kansas Hospital Cancer Center. If you would like more information about a career with our Cancer Care Team please contact Leigh Anne Scott, Assistant Director at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Apply online at: www.kumed.com

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Posted: September 03, 2010
Assistant / Associate Professor
University of New England College of Pharmacy
Portland, Maine

Enjoy life on the southern coast of Maine, in the state’s largest metropolitan area, and at an institution poised for growth and continued success in health professions education.

The University of New England is seeking applications for an oncology faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the College of Pharmacy. The state-of-the-art College of Pharmacy building on UNE’s Portland Campus is the first facility entirely devoted to pharmacy education and research in Maine.

All faculty positions are full-time, 12-month, tenure-track appointments. Teaching responsibilities include the oncology module in the therapeutics course and precepting students in an elective oncology APPE. Opportunities for interdisciplinary education will be explored with the faculty in the College of Health Professions and College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Applicants must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in Maine. PGY-1 general residency and PGY-2 oncology residency training or equivalent experiences are required. Board certification is preferred.

Interested candidates should forward a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and a list of three professional references to:

Kenneth L. McCall III, BSPharm, Pharm.D.
Associate Professor & Chair
Department of Pharmacy Practice
University of New England
College of Pharmacy
716 Stevens Avenue
Portland, Maine 04103-2670
phone 207-221-4155
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Posted: September 03, 2010
Medical Science Liaison
Sigma Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc
California

Field-based position that will identify, develop, and maintain relationships with current and future thought leaders.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Identify and build professional relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Support Sigma-Tau’s portfolio of products through scientific discussions and presentation of medical/scientific educational information to key opinion leaders.
• Develop regional management plan to reflect current corporate and medical affairs strategies and implement tactical plan that supports those strategies.
• Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in the products and technical platforms.
• Develop and maintain a high level of expertise in relevant disease states, emerging treatment paradigms and patient focused integrity in the Oncology therapeutic area.
• Facilitate “best practices” and outcomes sharing across internal functions and external relationship spectrum.
• Assist in the development of collaborative research trials and identify and assess potential clinical study investigators.
• Assist in the development, compilation and assimilation of accurate medical/scientific materials for education consistent with the strategy of the company.
• Evaluate key opinion leaders as potential speakers.
• Consult with community-based practitioners on an as needed basis to address highly technical topics regarding disease state, therapeutic area and client products.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:
• Must have an advanced nursing degree or PharmD with a relevant scientific and clinical experience in Oncology.
• A minimum of 2-3 years experience working in a clinical or pharmaceutical environment.
• Keen ability to translate and effectively communicate scientific or clinical data into high quality medical information to help health care professionals best serve their patients.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• This position involves travel between 40 to 50 percent of the time.

Contact:
Nancy Klett
Human Resources Director
Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
9841 Washingtonian Blvd. #500
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
301-670-1505 (p)
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Posted: September 02, 2010
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL

Professional Office Building Infusion Pharmacy at Rush University Medical Center is located in the outpatient hematology/oncology clinic. We are seeking applicants for the position of Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, order verification, dispensing IV and oral chemotherapy, patient education, involvement in investigational protocols, drug information resource for medical providers and providing retail pharmacy services. We serve the Hematology/Oncology/BMT clinic, Pediatric Oncology, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Rheumatology clinic, Gastrointestinal clinic and the Eye Center.

Requirements include:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Currently licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Illinois
Doctor of Pharmacy or ASHP residency (highly preferred)
Experience and strong knowledge base in chemotherapy, intravenous admixture services and intravenous drug therapy
Minimum of two years recent experience in an acute-care setting or one year recent experience in home infusion therapy

For questions or to submit your resume, please contact:
My Ly, Pharm.D.
Professional Office Building Infusion Pharmacy
1725 West Harrison Street, Suite 855
Chicago, IL 60612
Office: 312-563-2363
Fax: 312-942-2330
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Posted: September 01, 2010
Clinical Oncology Pharmacists
UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA

Develop your pharmacy career with a leader

If you are interested in developing your pharmacy career with an organization recognized for excellence, look no further than UPMC. UPMC is an $8 billion integrated global health enterprise headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and one of the leading nonprofit health systems in the United States. As western Pennsylvania’s largest employer, with almost 50,000 employees, UPMC is transforming the economy of the region into one based on medicine, research and technology.

Due to our growth, we are currently seeking talented candidates for several Clinical Oncology Pharmacist opportunities to help support the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients at the Hillman Cancer Center. Hillman is the flagship treatment and research facility of the UPMC Cancer Centers network and home to the state-of-the-art clinical services of UPMC Cancer Centers and the nationally and internationally recognized research of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute.

Requirements:
-Pharm D is required
-PGY1 residency, and PGY2 (hematology / oncology specialty) residency (with bone marrow transplant experience preferred) and/or fellowship training or equivalent clinical experience are required.
-Extensive knowledge of clinical research, drug development, and research regulations within institutions required.

Now is the time to enhance your skills with a team dedicated to your personal and professional growth while making a difference in the lives of others. We welcome you to apply at today at upmc.com/Careers. Quick Search UPMC Jobs, select Advanced Search, and enter 1068654 in the Job Opening ID field. EOE

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Posted: August 11, 2010
Oncology Pharmacist
Lee Memorial Health System
Ft. Myers, FL

ONCOLOGY PHARMACIST - In Beautiful Ft. Myers Florida

The oncology staff pharmacist is responsible for the preparation, dispensing, and monitoring of medications, especially those used for oncology patients, used throughout the facility. The oncology pharmacist is expected to sustain an environment for the safe, rational, effective, and efficient use of oncology medications prescribed to patients of all age groups. Oncology pharmacists are responsible for the direct supervision of technical support personnel. All job duties shall be performed in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws, The Joint Commission (TJC), and professional practice standards, and policies and procedures of the health system/pharmacy department.

Education: BS Pharmacy for College of Pharmacy Accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
Experience: Two or more years inpatient hospital experience as a staff pharmacist. Background in IV and/or chemotherapy preferred.
Training: IV therapy and/or chemotherapy background.
License: State of Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Registered Pharmacist License
Other: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, data entry skills, analytical and basic math skills required.

Competitive Salary- Sign-on, relocation assistance, 403.B medical , dental, vision, pet insurance, PTO 24 days annual and more.

Please apply on-line at www.leememorial.org and call Bill Brown,MA HRD at 239-343-9987

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Posted: August 10, 2010
Oncology Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is seeking applicants for the position of clinical staff pharmacist in Oncology. The selected candidate will join our pharmacy oncology team which consists of two Pharmaceutical Care Coordinators and 5 inpatient clinical staff pharmacists to provide clinical pharmacy services to adult oncology patients. Responsibilities include rounding with one of the Oncology Services, optimizing therapies, and educating patients. This position also includes some dispensing activities from our central pharmacy. Opportunities exist to precept Doctor of Pharmacy students from the University of North Carolina and Campbell University on clinical rotations. Our NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's top cancer centers. Please see www.wfubmc.edu/pharmacy and www.wfubmc.edu/cancer to find out more about our department and the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

North Carolina licensure is required. An oncology residency or equivalent clinical experience is preferred. Applicants should have a patient-centered philosophy of practice and enjoy working with others.

The Medical Center is comprised of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and North Carolina Baptist Hospital, an 830-bed regional care center. Our progressive pharmacy staff includes 16 clinical coordinators and approximately 80 other pharmacists who are involved in a variety of clinical activities.

Winston-Salem is located in the beautiful Piedmont Triad area of northern central North Carolina. Nearby cities include Greensboro and High Point. Charlotte, NC is approximately 1.5 hours away. In addition to the local southern lifestyle, the beautiful Smoky Mountains are 2-3 hours away and the renowned North Carolina coast is 3-4 hours away. For more information on living in the Piedmont Triad area of North Carolina, please visit www.piedmonttriadnc.com

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Posted: August 10, 2010
Manager, Clinical Services
McKesson Specialty Care Solutions
Western United States

As the world's largest healthcare services company with more than $106 billion in annual sales, McKesson Corporation (McKesson) is a Fortune 15 Corporation that provides pharmaceutical supply management and information technologies across the entire continuum of healthcare.

This opportunity is within the McKesson Specialty Care Solutions, a division of McKesson Corporation, which offers integrated programs and customized services for community oncology practices. McKesson Specialty Care Solutions has the unique expertise and experience to deliver the services providers, manufacturers, and payors need to ensure specialty drugs, clinical services, and coordinated reimbursement are available to patients with complex diseases.

Position Description

This position is responsible for demonstrating the use and value of McKesson clinical and business tools and support to physician practice customers, and the development and maintenance of clinical tools, products and content with a primary oncology focus.

Key Responsibilities
Provide direct clinical support to help physician practice customers understand and implement McKesson clinical tools and services
Establish relationships within practices, demonstrate use and value of tools, assist practice partner with tool/service implementation
Provide assistance with drug therapy utilization reports to identify and analyze therapeutic target areas, drive adherence to implementation strategies
Participate directly in practice meetings to drive regimen standardization and benchmarking activities

Development and maintenance of clinical content, tools required for standardization and benchmarking programs:
Treatment Guidelines, Care Pathways (evidence-based clinical tools to apply standards of care)
Regimen Profiler
Chemotherapy Order Forms
Regimen focused Monographs
Efficacy and Side Effect Tables
Content needed for EMR implementation

Support sales personnel strategic selling of clinical tools and services to customers
Develop/refine sales team methods including training on demonstrating tools, content and use of marketing materials
Provide ongoing training and support to Sales team

Identify target oncology physician practices
Identify target practices based on sales team sell strategy, practice criteria for successful clinical tool/service implementation
Identify and attend strategic local, regional, and national meeting or conference venues in which presence or presentation would assist in developing relationship with target practices

Provide customer based feedback to clinical team regarding tools and services
Communicate suggestions for improvement, opportunities for new tool or service development to relevant clinical personnel

Other clinical team duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education/Training
This position requires a PharmD or MD. Clinical residency is preferred.

Business Experience
3 plus years of oncology experience either through a residency, or practical experience preferred
Experience influencing physicians and practice administrators in the area of appropriate oncology drug therapy
Experience working with and analyzing data-preferred
Experience with developing and working with on-line (web-based) clinical applications and tools-preferred

Additional Knowledge & Skills
Oncology Experience strongly preferred
Excellent verbal and written skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Excellent computer skills including: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Outlook, preferably have MS Access skills
Must be willing and able to fulfill a 40-50% travel requirement for the job covering the Western U.S.
This is a full time position only.

Education
This position requires a PharmD or MD. Clinical residency is preferred.

Physical Requirements
General Office Demands

Apply online at www.mckessonjobs.com
Contact Mary Galloway with any questions via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Posted: August 10, 2010
Clinical Content Consultant - Technology Applications
McKesson Specialty Care Solutions
San Rafael, California

This consultant position is responsible for the incorporation, maintenance, and testing of oncology-focused clinical tools, products and content into our technology applications. This consultant position is 100% clinical. There is no dispensing component to this job.

Incorporate clinical content into our technology applications (Specialty-Focused Electronic Medical Record System) including:
• Chemotherapy regimens
• Clinical decision support content
• Care pathways for treatment decision support
• Diagnosis list/ICD-9 mappings, prognostic factors, staging information, and medication configuration
• Clinical alerts
• Other content as needed

Application Testing and QA testing of Embedded content/functionality: This consultant will also test the content within the application to insure that there are no bugs, content mistakes, etc. and will test the content with the tools functionality to insure that content is working properly within the application.
• QA content and test for functionality

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Training:
This position requires a PharmD or MD.  Clinical residency is preferred.

Business Experience:
At least 1 year of oncology experience either through a residency, or practical experience
Experience working with and analyzing data-preferred
Experience with developing and working with on-line (web-based) clinical applications and tools-preferred

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:
Oncology Experience required
Excellent verbal and written skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Excellent computer skills including: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Outlook

Other Requirements:
Ideally this position is in San Rafael, CA, where the clinical team is based or South San Francisco-where the IT team is based.
This is a consultant position

Physical Requirements:
General Office Demands

Company Statement
No agencies please.

Apply online at www.mckessonjobs.com
Contact Mary Galloway with any questions via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Posted: August 10, 2010
Oncology Pharmacist
Summa Health System
Lake Medina, Ohio

Summa Health System, one of the largest integrated delivery systems in Ohio, has a large network of local community hospitals including Summa Akron City and St. Thomas Hospitals, Summa Barberton Hospital, Summa Western Reserve Hospital, Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, Summa Joint Venture Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center and Summa affiliate Robinson Memorial Hospital located in Ravenna Ohio.

The Summa Health Center at Lake Medina, which opens in November 2010, includes outpatient services, a physician medical office building, an ambulatory surgery center and an emergency department. This campus will provide comprehensive patient care services for Medina and the surrounding communities.

This Oncology Pharmacist role is located in a brand new cancer infusion center located in the Summa Health Center at Lake Medina. This position is responsible for the clinical preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals as well as a providing a positive impact on our patients.

To qualify, the incumbent must have a current license to practice in State of Ohio. Doctor of Pharmacy with one (1) year oncology experience/residency, or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy with two (2) years experience in an oncology setting.

Apply on-line: www.summahealth.org

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Posted: August 10, 2010
Oncology Clinical Drug Specialist
Allina Hospitals & Clinics - Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Allina Hospitals and Clinics – Abbott Northwestern Hospital located in Minneapolis, MN, is currently seeking a part-time Oncology Clinical Drug Specialist.

Abbott Northwestern Hospital is the largest not-for-profit hospital in the Twin Cities with a long-standing tradition of compassionate care and service; centers of excellence in cardiovascular care, oncology, neuroscience, orthopedics and obstetrics; and leadership in education and clinical research. Located in Minneapolis, Minn., Abbott Northwestern is a 633-bed hospital. Its 5,330 employees and 1,586 physicians care for nearly 370,000 patients and their families each year from the Twin Cities area and throughout the Upper Midwest. Abbott Northwestern Hospital is proud to be recognized as an ANCC Magnet Hospital. An established, award-winning Electronic Medical Record is utilized.

Responsibilities: Accountable for the delivery of pharmaceutical care for a defined clinical area, service or patient population. Applies advanced academic preparation and clinical expertise to meet patient care needs. Provides day-to-day departmental leadership in areas of accountability through mentorship and continuing education of pharmacists.

Qualifications: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) or clinically - oriented Master of Science degree (or equivalent) required; residency preferred. Minimum of 3 years experience as an oncology clinical pharmacist or PGY2 specialty pharmacy residency hematology/oncology; Board certification in oncology (BCOP) preferred; supervisory or clinical coordinator experience preferred. MN Pharmacist license.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule:
Part-time position, 32hrs/week, Day shifts

To view a complete job description and for immediate consideration, please apply online at www.allina.com/jobs and reference job Id 419358.

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Posted: August 4, 2010
Tenure Track Faculty Position
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Abilene, Texas

Applications are requested for a tenure track faculty position within the newly established Center for Immunotherapeutic Research at the assistant or associate professor level.  Created through a vibrant partnership with the Abilene community, unique opportunities for university and entrepreneurial research endeavors abound. Unparalleled resources are available through private funds, university funds, and the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT). Texas is taking cancer head on. Our own Center for Immunotherapeutics is seeking clinician scientists to help bring fundamental discoveries to the patients’ bedside.  From new cancer biomarkers, to drug development and screening‐‐ broad research areas exist.  Abilene is rated #15 among small metro areas in Money Magazine.

The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program in immunology/immunotherapy and to teach in graduate (PhD) and/or professional (PharmD) courses. The successful candidate will collaborate with other researchers in the Center and University.  Candidates should have a PharmD, or PharmD with PhD or DSc, and postdoctoral training in immunology, immunotherapy, cancer pharmacotherapy, or related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with established research programs in translational/clinical immunology and immunotherapy, and especially in personalized cancer immunotherapy.  Interested applicants should submit documents online at http://jobs.texastech.edu (Job Requisition #81926).  Please include a curriculum vitae, a summary of research and teaching interests, and names and addresses of three references.  For questions, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Jon Weidanz, Texas Tech University HSC, School of Pharmacy, 1718 Pine, Abilene, TX 79601. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . TTUHSC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.  Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

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Posted: August 4, 2010
Assistant Director of Pharmacy
Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute
Columbus, Ohio

The Department of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Director.  This role will implement and supervise pharmaceutical services for the James inpatient and outpatient areas as well as manage staff and supervisors. Activities include oversight, hiring, orientation, and evaluation of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, pharmacy residents, and graduate students.

Other areas of responsibilities include the following: service problem resolution, staff scheduling, pharmacy practice research, personnel management, financial/budget management, quality improvement and maintenance, accreditation and compliance, facility development and expansion, performance monitoring, strategic planning and development, technology implementation, patient care, patient safety, and staff/student education.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD degree, eligibility for licensure in the state of Ohio, advanced training in business or health system administration (MS, MBA or MHA) and 1-3 years experience in hospital pharmacy management.

The Ohio State University Medical Center has been ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 18 consecutive years. The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital is a National Comprehensive Cancer Network member, and National Cancer Institute-affiliated, 160 bed hospital. The Department of Pharmacy has over 270 employees including more than 115 Pharmacists, with over 40 clinical specialty pharmacists, and 20 pharmacy residents. This includes four inpatient and six outpatient clinical hematology/oncology pharmacists, a pain management pharmacist, an oncology informatics specialist, an oncology anticoagulation pharmacist, and two hematology/oncology pharmacy residents. There are four outpatient chemotherapy infusion clinics, with 12 outpatient oncology pharmacists.

Please send curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to: Ryan Forrey, Assistant Director – Pharmacy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and John Hegarty, HR Recruiter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or apply online at http://www.medicalcenter.osu.edu/careers .

OSU Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Posted: July 27, 2010
Clinical Pharmacist
Moses Cone Health System Regional Cancer Center
Greensboro, North Carolina

Moses Cone Health System

A Clinical Pharmacist interested in Moses Cone Health System should be a team player and passionate about helping patients with their drug therapy. A PharmD with residency is preferred. Experience in hospital is required. Team oriented. Energetic. Accountable. Decision-maker. Good communication skills. Must possess the ability to teach and precept. Must like to have fun and to build an expanding pharmacy practice.

Moses Cone Health System Regional Cancer Center - Within the Regional Cancer Center is our Regional Oncology Center – one of the busiest and most visible components of our Health System.  In addition, there are four satellite clinics that also make use of this pharmacy.  We also offer an accredited specialty residency in oncology; just one of the ways pharmacists here interacts with physicians and patients.

It takes a special type of person to treat patients who have been diagnosed with cancer.  At Moses Cone Health System Regional Cancer Center, we attract individuals with dedicated, compassion and leadership skills necessary to provide patients with the level of care they deserve.  Here, we accommodate a patient’s every need, both physical and emotional.  We also administer therapy in a comfortable and pleasant environment.

Acute expertise combined with advance equipment and sophisticated treatment methods put the Regional Cancer Center in a class by itself.  The facility houses four linear accelerators with photon and electron capabilities.  MLCs, IMRT and IGRT capabilities, and electronic portal imaging.  The Regional Cancer Centers boasts CT stimulation, 3D and inverse planning capabilities, and an information system that includes treatment verification.  Our department also is involved in an extensive prostrate seed implant program and a High Dose Rate Brachytherapy program.

For individuals working at our state-of-the-art facility, success comes naturally.  The staff at the Regional Cancer Center is dedicated to learning about the ever-evolving treatment methods and protocols for cancer.  We encourage professional development and offer paid time off and funding for continuing education.  Our staff consists of radiation oncologists, physicists, radiation therapists, nurses, dosimetrists and multiple support personnel.  The entire team works with each patient and his or her family to plan and administer a carefully tailored course of treatment.

Contact: Lew at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (336)832-0771 or Glenda at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (336)832-7318

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Posted: July 27, 2010

We are currently seeking 2 Clinical Pharmacists with Oncology experience or candidates who have home-infusion or hospital experience. OncoMed is a closed door oncology pharmacy specializing in oral, infused and injectable oncology medications to physicians offices and patients at home. Candidates will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Daily Oncology Call Center and Dispensing Operations

• Performing compounding of medications under USP 797 guidelines

• Accurately enter prescriptions into CPR Plus software system and adjudicate prescriptions according to NY and NJ State laws

• Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses and managed care

• Maintain Best Practices in pharmacy operation and all applicable state, federal laws including accredited agencies such as JCAHO.

Successful candidates will have a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD  with BCOP certification training available. Competitive salary and benefits available. Please contact Ellen Scharaga SVP Operations 516-869-0920 ext. 1201 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Name Ellen Scharaga
Title SVP Operations
Company OncoMed Pharmacy
Address 225 Community Drive
City/State/ZIP Great Neck NY 11021
Phone 516-869-0920 ext 1201
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Posted: July 21, 2010
Oncology MSL
Bristol Myers Squibb
Tampa, FL

Position Description:
Demonstrate expertise and knowledge of pharmaceutical products, patient treatment trends, clinical trials and scientific activities within Oncology (Breast Cancer, Hematology) and continuously update expertise and knowledge based on training and direction and approved resources provided. Present approved scientific data to healthcare providers in and out of the pharmaceutical industry in both group and one to one settings in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards. Document the provision of accurate, approved scientific data in response to unsolicited scientific questions or requests posed by healthcare providers for approved drug products and, or brands for pharmaceutical products in development in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, and regulations and ethical standards.

Qualifications:
M.D., Ph.D. or PharmD with clinical experience in oncology with at least 2 to 3 years clinical or research experience preferred. Knowledge of clinical trial design and process. Knowledge of the US Health care System and the pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge of all relevant compliance standards. Strong communication skills, in the spoken and written word. Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.

All interested applicants should apply directly to requisition 1002344 at www.bms.com/careers.

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Posted: July 19, 2010
Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

As one of the region's top specialty hospital, Union Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care teaching hospital that has provided outstanding care to the community for more than 150 years. Offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, we have been named among the nation's top hospitals for cardiovascular and orthopedic excellence, as well as a "Best Place to Work" by the Baltimore Business Journal in 2009. Come join our team as a:

Will provide drug therapy review/monitoring, preparation and dispensing of chemotherapy agents.

Requires:

• BS or Pharm.D. degree from ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and current MD licensure.
• Preferred: Completion of 1-year pharmacy residency plus specialty residency and/or oncology fellowship, or 3 years' pharmacy experience; certification by Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties.

We offer a competitive salary, free parking on-site and comprehensive benefits. Apply on-line at www.umhjobs.com

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Posted: July 8, 2010
Inpatient Adult Stem Cell Transplant Clinician (Pharmacist, Clinical Specialist)
Chapel Hill, NC

The University of North Carolina Hospitals and Clinics Department of Pharmacy’s Acute Care Services Team has an immediate opening for a highly motivated individual interested in joining our Hematology/Oncology Team to provide direct patient care to adult patients. The dedicated Inpatient Stem Cell Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will play an integral role in the management of patients admitted to receive therapy, providing clinical support to physicians and nurses, operational support to the pharmacy department, and educational mentorship to pharmacy students, PGY1 and PGY2 residents at UNC Hospitals. The Clinical Specialist works alongside Physician colleagues to optimize therapy for patients on the inpatient adult bone marrow transplant service.

Activities include multidisciplinary rounding, preparation of appropriate orders, responding to drug information requests, medication profile review, order verification, nursing support, and patient counseling. This person will work closely with the Department of Pharmacy to address any needs that might arise within the realm of the bone marrow transplant department, or needs that require the expertise and qualifications of this individual. Additionally, appointment at UNC’s Eshelman School of Pharmacy is available with commensurate experience.

For more information on UNC Health Care see our website at www.unchealthcare.org.

To apply, please visit our website at http://www.unchealthcare.org/site/humanresources/employment.

Contact Information:
Scott Savage, Pharm.D., M.S.
Clinical Manager
UNC Health Care
101 Manning Drive, NC 27514
919-966-2372
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Posted: July 8, 2010
Benign Hematology Clinician (Pharmacist, Clinical Specialist)/
Coordinator, Factor Stewardship
Chapel Hill, NC

The University of North Carolina Hospitals and Clinics Department of Pharmacy’s Acute Care Services Team has an immediate opening for a highly motivated individual interested in joining our Hematology/Oncology Team to provide direct patient care to adult patients. The Benign Hematology Clinical Specialist and Factor Stewardship Coordinator will provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care in the inpatient setting to patients at UNC. The position works alongside Physician colleagues to optimize therapy for patients on the inpatient Coagulation Consult Service led by UNC’s Hematology/Oncology Division. The position will also be charged with establishing, implementing, and sustaining a Factor Stewardship Program

Activities include multidisciplinary rounding, preparation of appropriate orders, responding to drug information requests, medication profile review, order verification, nursing support, and patient counseling. This person will work closely with the Department of Pharmacy to address any needs that might arise within the realm of the benign hematology or needs that require the expertise and qualifications of this individual. Experiential instruction will be provided to Doctor of Pharmacy students and UNCH residents with the option of conducting didactic classroom lectures for UNC’s Eshelman School of Pharmacy (ESOP). Additionally, appointment at UNC ESOP is available with commensurate experience.

For more information on UNC Health Care see our website at www.unchealthcare.org.

To apply, please visit our website at http://www.unchealthcare.org/site/humanresources/employment.

Contact Information:
Scott Savage, Pharm.D., M.S.
Clinical Manager
UNC Health Care
101 Manning Drive, NC 27514
919-966-2372
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Posted: June 30, 2010
Clinical Hematology/Oncology Pharmacist
Morristown Memorial Hospital
Morristown, NJ

Requirements: PharmD preferred, Current NJ Pharmacist License or Eligibility

Qualifications: Hematology/Oncology Specialty Residency and/or 3+ years oncology experience.

Description: Primary responsibilities include patient care rounds, clinical interventions, drug information  and protocol and program development.  The Clinical Hematology/ Oncology Pharmacist will provide support to the Oncology Satellite Pharmacist and nurses.

Participate in P&T, Oncology and Pain committees.   Medication utilization evaluation and research opportunities available.

Serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacists, residents and students. Augment the education of pharmacists, nurses, residents, students and medical interns and residents.

Additional Job Details: Pain management/conversion of pain medications, control of nausea and vomiting, management of antibiotic therapy (selection, monitoring, pharmacokinetics).
Perform cost analysis of drug therapies as needed.

On call schedule one week per month.

Contact: Stacy Hardeo, PharmD, BCPS
Coordinator of Pharmacy Clinical Services
Morristown Memorial Hospital
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(973) 971-8676

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Posted: June 24, 2010
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Palliative Care
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas

Marking more than six decades of Making Cancer History®, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is located in Houston on the campus of the Texas Medical Center.  It is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.

At M.D. Anderson you will have the opportunity to join a clinical pharmacy staff of over 60 clinical pharmacy specialists dedicated to providing direct patient care to cancer patients.  Through participation on multidisciplinary teams the Clinical Pharmacy Specialists collaborate with to provide comprehensive drug therapy management including drug selection, therapeutic drug monitoring, nutrition support, patient teaching, medication reconciliation and other aspects of total patient management for both acute and ambulatory care cancer patient populations.   Numerous opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development exist and are expected after establishment of patient care services.

Requirements:

• Pharm.D. Degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Eligible for licensure in the state of Texas
• Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) Residency and Oncology or Palliative Care (PGY2) Specialty Residency (or equivalent experience)
• The desire to provide direct patient care.

Contact Information:
Please send CV and letter of interest to:
Deborah McCue, Pharm.D., BCOP
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services
Division of Pharmacy – Unit 377
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX  77030
(713) 792-2870
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Posted: June 17, 2010
Self Regional Healthcare
Greenwood, South Carolina

ON TOP OF THE WORLD
SELF REGIONAL HEALTHCARE, GREENWOOD, SOUTH CAROLINA
Great Opportunity for an Oncology Pharmacist

Beautiful South Carolina
Join the non profit hospital ranked as one of the 2010 Top 20 Great Workplaces In The World for 3 consecutive years!

Financially solid and the largest employer in the area with 2,300 employees and 421 beds.  Only ISO 9000 certified pharmacy in the state.  Full benefits, PTO, & more. Excellent compensation & relocation assistance.   Equal opportunity employer.

Self Regional Healthcare offers a great opportunity for you to apply your clinical skills in a rapidly growing, decentralized pharmacy.  Our Pharmacists collaborate with other healthcare providers and work with our technician staff, utilizing automation to provide quality patient care.

Oncology Pharmacist should have three years experience in inpatient pharmacy with Oncology, Parenteral Nutrition and Sterile Products background.

Must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy.  Prefer Pharm.D or comparable clinical experience.  Completion of Pharmacy residency is preferred.  .

Self Regional and the town of Greenwood are located in the South Carolina upstate area. Come enjoy our boating, golf and hunting.  Or get away for the weekend with a short trip to Myrtle Beach or Charlotte.  Traditional small town values with top ranked schools, universities, community theater and downtown shopping.

If you want to be a part of one of the best workplaces in the entire world, then we’d like to talk with you! Apply today at www.selfregional.org

Respectfully,
Kim Steele
Employment Coordinator
Self Regional Healthcare
Human Resources
1325 Spring Street
Greenwood, SC  29646
Office (864) 725-4116
Fax    (864) 725-4711
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Posted: June 14, 2010
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Department of Pharmacy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital of the Jefferson Health System. As an academic medical center within a regional healthcare system, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are dedicated to excellence in patient care, patient safety and the quality of the healthcare experience. In 2009, U.S. News & World Report ranked Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals among the nation's top medical centers for a number of specialties including orthopedics, rehabilitation medicine, cancer, digestive diseases, ear, nose and throat and respiratory disorders. Begun in 1825, the Hospital now has 957 licensed acute care beds, with major programs in a wide range of clinical specialties. The Department of Pharmacy provides 24-hour services and consists of 5 decentralized satellite pharmacies, a drug information center, three outpatient pharmacies, and a Home Infusion program. The department has five ASHP-accredited residency programs and serves as a major training site for the experiential education of pharmacy students attending Jefferson School of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and Temple University School of Pharmacy.

The department of pharmacy is recruiting for patient care pharmacists to join our progressive and comprehensive Hematology/Oncology service line team. Oncology patient care pharmacists divide their work time between inpatient clinical services, oncology pharmacy operations and the outpatient oncology infusion center.  The successful candidate will join a team of experienced practitioners working alongside the leadership of Oncology Advanced Practice Pharmacists to ensure the safe and effective use of medications by providing optimal drug product selection, dosage regimen design, effective administration and comprehensive drug therapy monitoring. Additional responsibilities include providing drug information and optimizing drug therapy to prevent and reduce medication errors. Oncology patient care pharmacists are actively engaged in the development and maintenance of the chemotherapy information system for treatment plans/regimens and will participate on system improvements. Precepting pharmacy students, PGY-1 pharmacy residents and professional development opportunities are available.

Applicants should possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and be eligible for licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.  PGY-1 residency training, with dispensing experience and aseptic technique, is preferred or equivalent hospital experience. 

Interested candidates should forward, curriculum vitae and three letters of reference to:

Robin Becker, M.S., R.Ph.
Assistant Director of Pharmacy
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
111 South 11th Street, Suite 2260
Philadelphia, PA  19107

T:  (215) 955-9040
F: (215) 923-3316
P:  (877) 656-9904
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Posted: June 4, 2010
Novartis Hungary Ltd.
Budapest, Hungary

A health care company with global reach. A product pipeline filled to the brim. A team committed to scientific advancement.
Think what's possible.
A global healthcare leader, Novartis has one of the most exciting product pipelines in the industry today. A pipeline of innovative medicines brought to life by diverse, talented, performance driven people. All of which makes us the most rewarding employer in our field.

Job Description:

Job Title: Slotted Role Dev & Med, Clin& Med Band 3 Job Grade: Department: Reports to (Job Title): Head of Medical Department Oncology; OBU Medical OBU Head; indirectly to Region Europe Medical Director NCE and CSO Job Purpose In accordance with BU strategy develop, propose and supervise the development as well as the implementation of clinical trials enabling fast market penetrations and time to peak sales in order to optimize growth of market share, sales and product results, both short and long term. Devise innovative, value adding product related services for continuous improvement of customer satisfaction.

Lead all aspects of in-country global and local Oncology medical/scientific activities including planning, execution and associated resource allocations. Medical activities comprise the registration and non-registration (Medical Affairs) clinical programs, scientific communication, the development of partnerships with investigators, medical opinion leaders as well as regulatory and reimbursement stakeholders. Provide leadership to monitors and supporting staff to achieve production of high quality clinical trial data consistent with international regulatory requirements for new drug applications. This includes providing leadership on all aspects of in-country implementation of global clinical research activities for all clinical trials (Phase I-IV). Manage oncology medical staff including Medical Marketing Managers, Medical Science Liaisons, and Oncology Monitoring and supporting staff associates. Function as key interface to Global Oncology Development Head, Global Head Phase II/III, Global Head Medical Affairs/Phase IV and Global Head, Clinical Operations .

Major Activities Staff management 1. Responsible for building state of the art Oncology expertise across all Oncology dedicated local Development associates, including Oncology CRAs and support staff (working with Oncology Monitoring), through talent acquisition and retention, training, performance management, deployment and personal development of all Oncology dedicated associates in accordance with Novartis Leadership Standards. Local medical strategy and planning 2. Work closely with Global Development, regional OBU Medical Director and local stakeholders for Phases I/II/III and Medical Affairs/Phase IV, taking accountability for and optimizing all in-country clinical studies, while ensuring their safety and standards adherence, and driving their ultimate success 3. Ensure local input into global clinical development and medical affairs/C4 programs through active collaboration with key customers and participation in key forums 4. Ensure that prevailing legislation, GCP, Ethical Commit-tee, and SOPs requirements are fulfilled and monitor adherence to and compliance with SOPs

Medical Marketing local strategy 1. Obtain or design clinical trial protocols and support these clinical trials (predominately phase III / IV / observational ) on all promoted and pre-marketed products .Assist in investigator identification and evaluation, and at investigator meetings. Plan and execute Ph IV budget. 2. Continue to develop skill sets, competitiveness and expertise of CRD . 3. Ensure that Development Novartis Basel and Novartis Hungary Onco BU consider local issues in the clinical plans in order to fulfill registration needs as well as marketing, pricing and sales arguments for the new products in Hungary. 4. Ensure that clinical trials, especially phase IV and observational studies, are utilized to their full marketing potential. 5. At local medical community level develop knowledge and relations to departments with expertise within Oncology. 6. Ensure medical input to Business Unit Heads and Product Managers to ensure faster times to peak sales and stringent adherence to set product brand identity. ( literature /congress summaries.) 7. Ensure training of Novartis Pharma staff on own and competitor products as well as within Oncology and other relevant knowledge. 8. Manage local Oncology Medical staff. Execution of clinical programs 5. Accountable for local execution of Oncology clinical tri-als (registration and non-registration studies) reflecting the aligned global and local OBU priorities. Define and build an externally competitive level of clinical research on a national level. 6. Participate actively in selection of appropriate study centers for global and local clinical trials. 7. Oversee the performance of study centers including trial initiation, patient recruitment, and study close-out per plan as agreed with Global Development. 8. Ensure that prevailing legislation, GCP, Ethical Commit-tee, and SOPs requirements are fulfilled and monitor adherence to and compliance with SOPs. 9. Be the most senior local Oncology medical contact to investigators and support Oncology clinical research associates in resolving issues with study sites if necessary. 10. Supervise and Direct Scientific Information Service and Consumer Assistance Service, ensuring an optimized In-formational Services Scientific communication 11. Ensure credible, convincing and actionable information to medical community and internal decision makers. Drive local publication of clinical trials and medical education programs. Ensure suitable representation of Novar-tis Oncology brands in national medical treatment guide-lines. MSLs 12. Ensure local delivery of MSL outputs to prepare local market pre- and post-launch, enhance medical research and educate about Novartis clinical research. External medical partnerships 13. Develop and maintain investigators, medical thought leaders and Cooperative study groups in Oncology clinical studies. 14. Establish strong partnerships of scientific staff with medical thought leaders and other healthcare stakeholders Financial 15. Delivery against targets and cost control for all in-scope activities. 16. Signatory Authority for site contract and local monitoring CRO together with BU Head. Corporate image and Compliance 17. Support DRA in interaction with Authorities 18. Ensure optimal safety and clinical oversight is provided by associates in all in-scope activities across Oncology. Overall responsibility for safety and quality standards. 19. Accountable to OBU Head for local adherence to NP4 and local regulations across Oncology. 20. Ensure accurate inclusion and tracking of clinical trials in required databases and registries. 21. Role model ethical standards and contribute proactively to a credible image for Novartis CPO in the local Health Care and Medical community.

Minimum Requirements:

3-5 years experience in similar position Fluent English Medical Doctor degree Clinical Trial and People Management experience To learn about other Novartis opportunities, Click here To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar: http://novartis.contacthr.com/16133390

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Posted: April 29, 2010
Manager, Clinical Services
McKesson Corporation
San Rafael, California

Write Your Own Prescription For Success!

As the world's largest healthcare services company with more than $106 billion in annual sales, McKesson Corporation (McKesson) is a Fortune 15 Corporation that provides pharmaceutical supply management and information technologies across the entire continuum of healthcare.

This opportunity is within the McKesson Specialty Care Solutions, a division of McKesson Corporation, which offers integrated programs and customized services for community oncology practices. McKesson Specialty Care Solutions has the unique expertise and experience to deliver the services providers, manufacturers, and payors need to ensure specialty drugs, clinical services, and coordinated reimbursement are available to patients with complex diseases.

This position is responsible for the development and maintenance of clinical tools, products and content with a primary oncology focus. Additionally, this position will work to develop programs, content, and tools for pharmaceutical companies, providers, and payors and help promote those opportunities into various customer segments. This position is 100% clinical. There is no dispensing component to this job. This position will work in our San Rafael office in Northern California.

Manager, Clinical Services
Key Responsibilities for this position include:

Development of Clinical Tools, Products, and Content with a primary oncology focus to members including:

• Selecting appropriate topics and working to develop a relevant set of materials around a disease topic
• Project include new drug launch packets, patient education monograph development, treatment guideline and care pathway development and management, and clinical content for other applications.

Development of clinical content, tools for our technology applications:

• Regimen development for electronic medical record systems
• Prognostic features, staging information, other clinical decision support content for our EMR
• Embedding care pathways for treatment decision support into technology applications, EMR.
• Other content as needed for technology applications

Work with Business Development partner in support of manufacturer programs including:

• Data projects
• Launch packets
• Advisory boards

Development of Clinical Disease Management Programs with an Oncology, Rheumatology, and Disease-based focus:

• Determine content needs for Disease management programs
• Build clinical disease management programs around cancer supportive care products, disease focused programs
• Work with Onmark affiliated groups to develop Disease management tools
• Develop reports and reporting capabilities to provide to Clinical Disease management participating practices

Provide Scientific leadership around Continuing Education and Advisory Board Programs for physicians, nurses and pharmacists including (oncology and rheumatology focus primarily):

• Development of program agenda
• Speaker identification for recruitment
• Help project manager with Budget development
• Clinical collateral development oversight in conjunction with the marketing team and outside communications company vendor/project manager
• Scientific/clinical Program materials development oversight including PowerPoint slide presentations, background materials for the program binder, CD Rom inserts, in coordination with project manager
• Development of an appropriate list of advisor questions for each stage of Advisory Board Meetings.

Provide Support to Data analysts around report generation from proprietary data accumulated from physician offices on oncology and rheumatology drug utilization patterns.
Requirements for this position include:

• Pharmacist - PharmD or MD
• Clinical residency is preferred
• At least 1 year of oncology experience either through a residency, or practical experience
• Experience with implementing programs (educational programs, tools development, other)
• Experience working with and analyzing data-preferred
• Experience with developing and working with on-line (web-based) clinical applications and tools-preferred
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent computer skills including: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Outlook, preferably have MS Access skills
• Must be willing and able to travel to fulfill the requirements of the job

McKesson offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

McKesson is everywhere in healthcare. We offer a wealth of opportunity for individuals with a desire to make a difference in providing industry-leading, integrated healthcare services and solutions. We are looking for individuals with the passion to be a part of our entire continuum of patient-focused care. It's you and McKesson - empowering healthcare.

Apply online at www.mckessonjobs.com. Contact Mary Galloway with any questions via email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

As an equal opportunity employer, McKesson Corporation unites the talents and contributions of all to advance the power of healthcare.

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