Research Pharmacist, Clinical Research Unit

Aga Khan University

1 month ago

Nairobi, KenyaFull TimePharmacy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Aga Khan University as a Research Pharmacist, Clinical Research Unit in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains responsibility for the management of the inventory for clinical investigational drug trials; orders, replaces and returns study materials, as required.

Requirements

Preference given to candidates with previous oncology experience and research experience.

Personal Characteristics & Behaviours Demonstrates supervisory skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment Remarkable ability to follow through on tasks assigned.

Sound knowledge of teaching and the methods involved in learning and instruction.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Aga Khan University as a Research Pharmacist, Clinical Research Unit.

Key Skills

Clinical TrialsInvestigational Drug TrialsMedication DispensingProtocol ReviewInventory ManagementStaff TrainingDrug InformationAdherence MonitoringBilling ProceduresBudget PreparationSupervisionNarcotics SecurityAseptic TechniquesCytotoxic HandlingICH-GCPOncology Experience

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Research Pharmacist, Clinical Research Unit at Aga Khan University a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at Aga Khan University is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Trials, Investigational Drug Trials, Medication Dispensing, Protocol Review, Inventory Management, Staff Training, Drug Information, Adherence Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Research Pharmacist will coordinate and provide expertise for clinical trials involving investigational and conventional oncologic/non-oncologic agents, including education, accurate medication dispensing, and functional supervision of pharmacy operations.

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