Research Pharmacist (Oncology) - Santa Monica, Parkside
UCLA Health, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Work Location:
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Location:
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule:
Varied shifts, depending on department needs (Monday-Friday). Required to have the ability to travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health.
Posted Date:
04/27/2026
Salary Range:
$91.06 - 106.67 Hourly
Bargaining Unit:
HX-UPTE
Employment Type:
Indefinite
Job #:
30255
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
You bring more than skill, knowledge, and expertise to your role as an allied health professional. You bring a deep passion for improving the lives of everyone around you. At UCLA Health, we’re committed to fostering a working environment where you are supported and empowered to be your best. You’ll love it here!
Reporting to the Pharmacy supervisor and Pharmacy Research Manager, you will perform various pharmacist functions pertaining to investigational drugs and clinical research. Some of these functions include:
Conduct all protocol-related duties including: study set-up, drug dispensation, study monitoring, close-out activities
Perform medication dispensing activities to deliver outstanding patient care
Support the Pharmacy Supervisor in ensuring compliance to rules, policies and regulations
Oversee support staff
Cultivate and model professional, collaborative relationship with pharmacy staff, medical professionals, support, and administrative staff
Demonstrate effective problem-solving and organizational skills
Adapt to the challenges of a rapidly changing health care environment
Advance a patient-centric focus to treat illness with integrity, innovation, and commitment
At UCLA Health, passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.
Job Qualifications
We’re seeking a strong, independent clinical leader with current California Pharmacy licensure, a PharmD degree and:
Strong communication, organizational, prioritizing, and follow-through skills
Knowledge of clinical trials and investigational drug services
Knowledge of good clinical practice and human subjects protection
Knowledge in oncology and/or Board Certification preferred
Experience in IV Medication Compounding preferred
Required to have the ability to travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
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Santa Monica, CA, USA
Location:
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule:
Varied shifts, depending on department needs (Monday-Friday). Required to have the ability to travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health.
Posted Date:
04/27/2026
Salary Range:
$91.06 - 106.67 Hourly
Bargaining Unit:
HX-UPTE
Employment Type:
Indefinite
Job #:
30255
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
You bring more than skill, knowledge, and expertise to your role as an allied health professional. You bring a deep passion for improving the lives of everyone around you. At UCLA Health, we’re committed to fostering a working environment where you are supported and empowered to be your best. You’ll love it here!
Reporting to the Pharmacy supervisor and Pharmacy Research Manager, you will perform various pharmacist functions pertaining to investigational drugs and clinical research. Some of these functions include:
Conduct all protocol-related duties including: study set-up, drug dispensation, study monitoring, close-out activities
Perform medication dispensing activities to deliver outstanding patient care
Support the Pharmacy Supervisor in ensuring compliance to rules, policies and regulations
Oversee support staff
Cultivate and model professional, collaborative relationship with pharmacy staff, medical professionals, support, and administrative staff
Demonstrate effective problem-solving and organizational skills
Adapt to the challenges of a rapidly changing health care environment
Advance a patient-centric focus to treat illness with integrity, innovation, and commitment
At UCLA Health, passionate clinicians in a wide range of disciplines have enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. If you’re looking to experience greater challenge and fulfillment in your career, come to UCLA Health.
Job Qualifications
We’re seeking a strong, independent clinical leader with current California Pharmacy licensure, a PharmD degree and:
Strong communication, organizational, prioritizing, and follow-through skills
Knowledge of clinical trials and investigational drug services
Knowledge of good clinical practice and human subjects protection
Knowledge in oncology and/or Board Certification preferred
Experience in IV Medication Compounding preferred
Required to have the ability to travel to multiple work sites within UCLA Health
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
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