Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Investigational Drug Services

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Investigational Drug Services at UT Southwestern Medical Center 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.

This Pharmacy position at UT Southwestern Medical Center is open to pharmacist candidates.

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

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a pharmacist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical pharmacy, Investigational drug services, Sterile compounding, Pharmacokinetics, Medication therapy management, Regulatory compliance, FDA regulations, Patient counseling. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The pharmacist will manage investigational drug studies to ensure compliance with federal and FDA regulations while serving as a liaison for research sponsors and investigators. They are also responsible for clinical pharmacy duties, including medication order review, therapeutic monitoring, and the...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Programs, Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PSLF Eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.