Work Schedule: Casual, as-needed hours based on clinical trial activity. The successful candidate must be able to commit to agreed-upon days of the week and should have some flexibility when trial needs change.

Compensation: depending on qualifications and experience

Job Summary

We are a medical clinic conducting exciting research for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Join our supportive, collaborative team in an engaging workplace where patients tell us they enjoy coming to their visits.

This role is responsible for preparing and supporting the dispensing of clinical trial medications in accordance with study protocols, pharmacy manuals, sponsor requirements, Good Clinical Practice and clinic procedures. We welcome qualified Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses who have the training and demonstrated competence to prepare study medications safely and accurately. The successful candidate will work independently within their qualified scope, with pharmacist access as required, and will collaborate closely with the Director of Clinical Operations and the other pharmacy staff.

Hours will vary with study activity; however, a reliable commitment to agreed-upon days of the week is essential. Occasional flexibility outside regular business hours may also be required.

Key Responsibilities

· Complete all protocol-specific and role-specific training before performing study duties

· Review study protocols, pharmacy manuals and related instructions before preparing study medication

· Receive, store, prepare, retain and support the dispensing of study medications in accordance with the protocol, sponsor requirements and applicable Standard Operating Procedures

· Use aseptic technique to prepare study medication (oral and IV) when required and work within professional scope, training and delegated authority

Maintain complete, accurate and timely medication records as pertains to preparation, accountability and administration

· Communicate with study staff,



sponsors and monitors regarding shipments, discrepancies, returns, retention and study queries

· Work with the other pharmacy staff to maintain policies and procedures for medication preparation, storage and distribution in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and clinic procedures

· Maintain secure, restricted access to the pharmacy area and protect study blinding and patient confidentiality

· Maintain pharmacy equipment, records and supplies, including ordering and appropriate storage

· Participate in clinical meetings, visits from study monitors, and training sessions as required

· Maintain required Health Canada Division 5 and Good Clinical Practice training, provided by the clinic

· Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

· Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

· Ability to work independently while seeking pharmacist or clinical guidance when required

· Dependability and a consistent commitment to agreed-upon workdays

· Flexibility to respond to changing clinical trial schedules and occasional time-sensitive needs

· Strong communication, organization and documentation skills

· Commitment to confidentiality, patient safety and protection of blinded study information

Qualifications

· Current registration in good standing in Ontario as a Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse

· Education, training and demonstrated competence relevant to the protected preparation of medications; experience with aseptic technique is required for specific studies

· Ability to perform assigned medication-preparation duties within professional scope, organizational policy and study-specific requirements

· Clinical research, investigational drug, pharmacy or medication-preparation experience is an asset

· Willingness to complete all required protocol, Good Clinical Practice and Health Canada Division 5 training

· Availability to commit reliably to agreed-upon days of the week while working casual, variable hours based on study needs

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual Clinical Trial Medication Preparation Professional (Pharmacist, Pharmacy Tech, RN or RPN) (Peterborough)
🏢 Kawartha Regional Memory Clinic
📍 Peterborough