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Position Summary

The intern will assist the Pharmacy Services team of Clinical Research Pharmacists (CRPs) in daily operations and any special projects as assigned.  The Clinical Research Pharmacist’s primary objective is to provide pharmacy expertise in the development, management, and handling of investigational products at a program and protocol level (e.g. pharmacy manuals for utilization by clinical sites) at clinical sites. 

Key Responsibilities

Working with the assigned Clinical Research Pharmacist (CRP) the intern will have opportunity to perform some of the key Pharmacy Services responsibilities as outlined below;

• Support pharmacy services strategies and processes for CSC (Clinical Supply Chain) supported clinical studies.
• Provide support to Global Clinical Operations (GCO) on the development of clinical study protocols, specifically providing clinical pharmacy guidance with the handling, preparation and administration of investigational products at clinical sites.
• Provide clinical pharmacy expertise in the development and management of investigational product handling manuals/pharmacy manuals for utilization by clinical sites.
• Educate clinical site personnel through in-services, investigator meetings and clinical site initiations or follow-up visits on the proper handling and use of investigational products, when necessary.
• Interfaces with the clinical team to determining site capability and feasibility prior to site selection for on-site compounding, excipient and ancillary supply, and other special supply considerations.
• Liaises with Global Quality and Regulatory Compliance to ensure applied pharmacy practices align with local regulatory guidelines
• Interacts with Medical and Commercial teams to provide pharmacy expertise and guidance to support answers to questions from clinical or commercial site pharmacies.
• Interact with DPST (Drug Product Science and Technology), PST (Parenteral Science Technology) and Strategic Innovation to provide practical pharmacy expertise and experience to be used to help develop use time studies and practical product preparation methods.
• Additional tasks within scope of experience as assigned by supervisor in pursuit of BMS goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• P2-3 year PharmD candidate preferred

Around the world, we are passionate about making an impact on the lives of patients with serious diseases. Empowered to apply our individual talents and diverse perspectives in an inclusive culture, our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.

Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol Myers Squibb is a leading global biopharma company focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas including oncology, hematology, immunology, cardiovascular, fibrosis and neuroscience. Our employees work every day to transform patients’ lives through science.