Pharmacist - Investigational Pharmacy Services - TGH

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union

New or Replacement Position: New

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Investigational Pharmacy Services

Reports to: Manager

Wage Range: $48.51 - $60.64 per hour

Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week

Shifts: Days

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: May 28, 2026

Position Summary

The Investigational Pharmacy Services (IPS) Pharmacist provides professional, clinical, and regulatory oversight of investigational drug use within UHN’s research enterprise. As a key member of the IPS team, the pharmacist is accountable for the review and operationalization of clinical trial protocols. This role supports UHN’s mandate as Canada’s leading academic research hospital by ensuring investigational pharmacy services are delivered in accordance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Health Canada regulations, institutional policies, and professional pharmacy standards.

The IPS Pharmacist works collaboratively with investigators, research teams, sponsors, and pharmacy colleagues to support high‑quality clinical research while promoting consistency, standardization, and continuous improvement across UHN’s multi‑site investigational pharmacy services.

Duties

• Provide pharmacist accountability for investigational pharmacy services in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Canada regulations, institutional policies, and professional standards.
• Review and interpret clinical trial protocols to determine medication‑use requirements and pharmacy feasibility.
• Provide professional leadership and collaboration in the delivery of investigational pharmacy activities alongside regulated pharmacy technicians.
• Serve as the primary pharmacy contact for investigators, research teams, sponsors, and monitors on medication‑related matters.
• Support regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and quality assurance for investigational drug management.
• Collaborate with IPS pharmacists and teams across UHN sites to promote consistency and standardization of practice.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of investigational pharmacy policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Participate in education, training, and supervision of pharmacy staff, residents, and learners as assigned.
• Maintain ongoing professional development related to investigational pharmacy practice.

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or equivalent, required
• Certificate of Qualification from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada required
• Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A) required
• Hospital pharmacy practice experience preferred
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience in investigational or clinical trials pharmacy an asset
• Hospital pharmacy residency an asset
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists an asset

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.