Facility Program Manager - Investigational Pharmacy

Summary

The Investigational Pharmacy Program Manager is responsible for all aspects of pharmacy within the Research Program at VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. The incumbent works independently and is responsible for planning, developing, and managing all Pharmacy Service research programs and activities. The incumbent acts as a partner to pharmacy leadership, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, and other health care professionals.

Duties

VA Careers - Pharmacy: https://youtube.com/embed/Fn_ickNBEws CLINICAL Evaluates patients and monitors response to medication therapy with special emphasis on study medications and their interactions. Recommends changes in medication therapy as needed. Monitors drug therapy regimes, including routine analysis of patient drug therapy, medical problems, laboratory data, and specialized procedures. Analyzes research protocols for potential adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, or contraindications. Identifies any drug-related problems that may affect the patient or contribute to the need for utilization of healthcare resources. Provides drug information and consultation to professional staff; evaluates and synthesizes information from primary and secondary sources of clinical drug literature. Serves as a medical information resource for health care providers and as an advisor to the Chief, Pharmacy Services. Verifies all research medications are ordered in the electronic health record (EHR) Incumbent will also verify the prescription orders for study medications as well as other medications included in study protocols ensuring they match protocol directed treatment in addition to patient safety review for individual interactions. Prepares, labels, and dispenses research and other protocol medications to patients or study personnel in compliance with VA directives, policy, and research protocols. Preparation sterile products accurately and safely. RESEARCH Assists researchers in preparing investigational drug protocols. Maintains complete and accurate data collection for relevant source documents and reports. Assists in preparing and submitting regulatory documents for the Investigational Review Board (IRB), Research and Development (R&D) Committee, Office of Research Oversite (ORO), FDA, sponsor, or any other oversite organization. Oversees receipt, storage, returns, and destruction of all research medications. Assists with pharmacy resident research projects. Designs or participates in research studies involving drug therapy or pharmacy services, including drug studies. As required, publishes or presents significant results and findings in appropriate professional journals and/or at local, state, or national professional meetings. EDUCATION Prepares, presents and coordinates specialized education and training to pharmacy staff, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, nursing, medical and allied health care professional staff and students in the areas of investigational drug/pharmacy research and other related subjects. Instructs clinical clerkship students and pharmacy students on rotations in the area of investigational medications when requested. ADMINISTRATIVE/OVERSIGHT Oversight of technicians, pharmacy residents and pharmacy students in the provision of research pharmacy services. Identifies and resolves problems in the research pharmacy work environment to maintain good employee morale and to meet program objectives by discussing complaints and grievances, getting feedback, and working with all pharmacy personnel. Develops and revises policies and procedures for research pharmacy services. Develops, participates in, coordinates, and evaluates quality assurance audits and other audits to assure JC, FDA, ORO, NCQA and other regulatory agency compliance by providing feedback to others, monitoring performance indicators and reviewing research pharmacy services. Works with medical, pharmacy, nursing, research, and allied health staff to explore, organize, and enhance Pharmacy research activities. Serves as Pharmacy Service representative to Medical Center Committees, such as the Research and Development Committee (RDC), to provide pharmacy research support, involvement, and representation. Serves in acting supervisory capacities of the Pharmacy Service, to provide effective operation for the service in the absence of other supervisory staff. Completes other duties as assigned by supervisor. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Develops, coordinates, supervises, evaluates, and assumes primary responsibility for all pharmacy research programs and services in order to maintain a superior quality of research services offered by pharmacy personnel. Coordinates, precepts, evaluates and supervises College of Pharmacy student research activities that are conducted at the medical center. Coordinates Pharmacy Research Center activities with other research activities within the service. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm, may include some nights, weekends or holidays. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 590460 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications and evaluation

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/10/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049307. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Transcript Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field. Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field. The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) License Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Other (1) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference. Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.