Adams Clinical logo
Adams Clinical
Boston, Massachusetts

Clinical Research Pharmacist

PharmacistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$100-$115/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 32m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Clinical Research

Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare. Our vision is to set the gold standard for clinical trial excellence.

We believe our people make the difference. Guided by our core values—Scientific Rigor, Operational Excellence, Commitment to Sponsors and Participants, and Authentic Collaboration—we create an environment where meaningful work drives meaningful change.

At Adams Clinical, You’ll Find

  • A culture of respect, transparency, and continuous improvement
  • Opportunities for professional growth and learning
  • A team dedicated to improving lives through innovation and integrity
  • If you’re passionate about making an impact in clinical research and want to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization, we’d love to have you on our team.

Job Role

The Clinical Research Pharmacist is responsible for managing and coordinating the investigational product (IP) operations for clinical research studies requiring complex preparation or aseptic technique.

This role ensures that pharmacy research activities are conducted in compliance with regulatory requirements, study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and USP standards.

The Pharmacist works closely with the Site Director, investigators, and blinded/unblinded study staff to support high-quality, safe, and ethical research.

Key Responsibilities

Investigational Product (IP) Preparation: Prepare, compound/reconstitute, and dispense IV infusions, subcutaneous injections, and oral medications in strict accordance with the study protocol and Pharmacy Manual.

Protocol & Blinding Adherence: Execute the site-specific Blinding Plan for randomized trials. Ensure that unblinded IP information (e. g., assignment, preparation details) is handled strictly in accordance with protocol to prevent unblinding of study staff or participants.

IVRS/IWRS Management: Navigate web-based Interactive Response Technology (IRT) systems for subject randomization, kit assignment, and inventory management.

Accountability & Documentation: Maintain accurate IP Accountability Logs to ensure 100% traceability of all dispensed, returned, and destroyed product.

Inventory Management: Oversee receipt and storage across various conditions (Ambient, 2-8°C,

  • 20°C,
  • 80°C). Monitor continuous temperature logs and lead the resolution/reporting of temperature excursions.

Monitor Visits: Meet with Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) during monitoring visits to review pharmacy binders, drug accountability records, and resolve queries.

Support Audit Readiness: Maintain and organize pharmacy regulatory binders and study documentation in compliance with FDA, GCP, and Sponsor requirements.

Qualifications

Current and unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Pharmacist in the state in which this position is posted required

This is a per-diem position of approximately 1-2 days per week with an average of 8-10 hours per week, with hours scheduled based on study visit windows and clinical needs.

  • Strong knowledge of medication management, safety practices, and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
  • Confident with documenting information electronically in a variety of systems.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with investigators, research coordinators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with investigational product management is a plus but not required.
  • Pay: $100-115 per hour, commensurate with experience
  • Location: Onsite (No potential for hybrid or remote)

Benefits

401(k) matching

Adams Clinical is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We focus on hiring and nurturing top talent.

All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline, and termination, are made based on the candidate's or employee's qualifications relevant to the position.

These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status.

In compliance with federal law, all individuals hired must, as a condition of employment, provide documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 within the required timeframe. Adams Clinical participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication compoundingProtocol adherenceIV infusion preparationPharmacy operations

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 25% are remote, 50% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$224k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $211k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Pharmacy jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in pharmacyranked against 10,146 Pharmacy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$208k–$239kPharmacy median $128k (middle half $121k–$150k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$211k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pharmacy listings in Massachusetts320 active10,306 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 25% remote · 50% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (10,146 Pharmacy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Pharmacist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
9
<$170k
7
$170k-185k
1
$189k
4
$200k-215k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs
401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
13%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Infusion Clinical Pharmacist, OncologyPer Diem

Sutter Health · Santa Cruz, California

$87.25-$122.15/hr
#2

Clinical Pharmacist II - NBMC (Per Diem, Variable)Per Diem

NorthBay Health · Fairfield, California

$99.25-$120.69/hr
#3

Clinical Pharmacist II - VCVH (Per Diem, Variable)

$99.25-$120.69/hr
#4

Clinical Pharmacist

$72.42-$114.33/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 70% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,146 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
Adams Clinical logo

About Adams Clinical

Biotechnology Research
Watertown, Massachusetts
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$800k
Typical market rent
$3,271/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.