Pharmacist Grade 2 – Clinical Trials

About the role

This permanent position supports the delivery of clinical trial and investigational medicines at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. Working primarily within the Cancer Clinical Trials team, you will also provide coverage for non‑cancer trials and collaborate with senior pharmacists, technicians and multidisciplinary research teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day clinical trial pharmacy activities, including dispensing, drug accountability and preparation of investigational medicines.
• Assist the Grade 3 Cancer Clinical Trials Pharmacist with trial set‑up, closure, billing and financial reporting.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and act as the pharmacy representative on the Human Research Ethics Committee on a rotational basis.
• Participate in training, quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives for clinical trials.

Required profile

• Current registration as a pharmacist with AHPRA.
• Previous experience in clinical trials pharmacy (essential) and preferably cancer pharmacy.
• Willingness to obtain a National Criminal History Check.

Required skills

• Clinical trials pharmacy practice.
• Drug dispensing and accountability for investigational medicines.
• Preparation of investigational medicines.
• Billing and financial reporting for clinical trials.

What we offer

• Strong focus on employee wellbeing with regular events and counselling.
• Healthy work‑life balance and access to Fitness Passport facilities.
• Salary packaging and competitive remuneration (AUD 94,478.80 – 106,906.80 per annum, pro‑rata for part‑time).
• Central Fitzroy location close to public transport, cafés and car parks.
• Professional development opportunities and a culture of continuous improvement.