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San Antonio, Texas

Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Pharmacist, On-site

PharmacistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58k-$210k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

The team within NEXT Oncology (an Avacare Business) is seeking a dedicated IDS Pharmacist to join our Fairfax, VA Clinical Research Sites focused on Phase 1 Oncology trials. This is a fully on-site position supporting investigational drug services in a fast-paced, patient-centered research environment. The IDS Pharmacist plays a critical role in ensuring protocol integrity, patient safety, and regulatory compliance throughout the conduct of clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

Protocol Compliance: Review protocols, amendments, and study-specific documentation; attend site initiation visits; ensure accurate medication screening and documentation.

Medication Dispensing & Preparation: Verify dosing accuracy, oversee compounding of investigational products (IP), and ensure compliance with USP<797> and<800>.

IP Management & Accountability: Maintain inventory, manage drug receipt and returns, ensure proper documentation in Vestigo, and support monitoring visits.

Administrative & Supervisory Duties: Supervise IDS technicians, maintain SOP compliance, support audits, and contribute to staff training and performance evaluations.

Education & Training

Orient new staff and maintain required certifications and licenses.

Data & Document Management: Upload and manage protocol documentation and staff credentials in eDOCs and Vestigo.

Minimum Requirements

  • Current Pharmacy License in Texas or Virginia (required)
  • Pharmacy Preceptor License (preferred)
  • IV Certification (preferred)
  • Chemotherapy Certification (preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of GCP, GMP, USP<797> and<800>, and clinical trial regulations

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and perform duties requiring manual dexterity and extended periods of sitting/standing

Why Join Us?

At NEXT Oncology, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team advancing cancer research and patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leading investigators and contribute meaningfully to clinical trials in a supportive and collaborative environment.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete.

Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $57,700.00 - $209,800.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Pharmacy License in Texas or Virginia and possess strong knowledge of GCP, GMP, and USP standards. Experience with clinical trial regulations and relevant certifications like IV or chemotherapy are preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

USP 797USP 800Inventory managementDrug accountabilityStaff supervisionAudit supportData management

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 41 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 34% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Pharmacy market look like in Texas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$138k in purchasing powerTexas index 97.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Texas795 active10,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 20% remote · 34% no call · 61% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTexas Pharmacist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $25k) · 21% offer loan repayment817 active listings, Oct 2026
IQVIAsilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index14 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$134k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 14 employers
5
<$145k
3
$145k-165k
7
$165k-185k
2
$185k-205k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
47%
CME allowance
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,137 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in San Antonio

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$224k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,381/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.