Supervisory Pharmacist (Service Chief - CPIDRS)

Supervisory Pharmacist (Service Chief - CPIDRS)

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Location(s): Bethesda, Maryland

Salary Range: $167603 - $195200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position serves as an expert in pharmaceutical science and as the Service Chief for Clinical Pharmacy & Investigational Drug Research Section (CPIDRS) in the Pharmacy Department with responsibility for the leadership, management, and staff supervision of the Clinical Pharmacy & Investigational Drug Research Section that provides the clinical pharmacy services, investigational drug management and research services, and as an expert in pharmaceutical science.

Major Duties:

• The ideal candidate for this position will be an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated pharmacy leader with extensive experience with health-system pharmacy operations, clinical pharmacy practice, investigational drug management, and regulatory compliance as well as knowledge of USP <797>, USP <795> and USP <800> standards, cGMP regulations, and ICH/GCP requirements. A Doctor of Pharmacy degree recognized by Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and a Pharmacist License are required. For this position, the highly desired candidate will also have post-graduate year 1 and year 2 residency training or clinical fellowship, board certification, and at least 10 to 15 years of clinical pharmacy practice experience. As a Supervisory Pharmacist working in the Clinical Pharmacy & Investigational Drug Research (CPIDRS) Section with the Pharmacy Department, your major duties will include but are not limited to: Establishing plans and initiatives to support and achieve the strategic direction, goals and objectives of the Department and ensuring optimum economic performance. Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating unique and complex programs associated with clinical pharmacy and investigational drug services. Coordinating with Clinicians and Nurses to develop patient care initiatives in the context of clinical trials and research methodologies, protocol design, and trial implementation. Developing integration programs that focus on patient directed health care and shared decision making. Providing leadership regarding planning, purchasing, implementing and maintaining information systems that include systems that support patient safety and care and efficient processing and that facilitate efficient and effective work such as electronic health records, computerized provider order entry, clinical decision support (CDS), automated medication reconciliation. Reviewing and approving short and long range strategic plans developed by subordinate supervisors for workforce supervision and development to assure the availability of an engaged highly specialized and high performing staff. Furthering the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO), taking steps to ensure the accomplishment of agency affirmative action objectives and adhering to non-discriminatory employee participation in regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Ensuring that supervisors are properly trained and execute their human resource management responsibilities in accordance with NIH, HHS and OPM policies and regulations.

Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Education: A doctoral degree in Pharmacy that is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (external link) (ACPE) or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. OR Applicants who have a bachelor's degree in pharmacy may also qualify contingent upon an additional review of your qualifications. Licensure: Applicants must be licensed to practice pharmacy in a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Specialized Experience: In order to meet the minimum qualifications for each position described above you must have at least one year of professional pharmacy experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following: providing leadership and guidance to protocol team members, staff, and pharmaceutical manufacturers on the development of the investigational agent and clinical protocols; providing expert pharmaceutical advice to site pharmacist involving investigational agent properties, handling and storage, preclinical and toxicity data and problems with supply, including expert advice on a wide range of investigational agents, including drugs, vaccines, microbicides, cell therapy products and other IV/injectables; developing skills that integrate program goals and objectives; designing short and long term range strategic plans for the workforce development, and staff professional development, to assure the availability of a highly specialized and high performing pharmaceutical staff and support staff; and planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, training, and mentoring to other Pharmacists, medical monitors, and other staff on pharmacy issues, product issues and procedures for regulatory compliance. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12797576

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 01/07/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. See the "Required Documents" section for any additional forms and/or supplemental materials required. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly to any Eligibility you wish to claim. You will only be considered for those Eligibility questions (Status Applicant, Reinstatement, Schedule A, etc.) you respond in the affirmative to, regardless of what documentation you submit. We cannot assume you intended to respond differently to a question based on other information in your application package. Complete the application questionnaire. Applicants are asked all questions regardless of their consideration preferences. We will only consider you for the grades, series, locations, specialties, and other considerations that you self-identify as being qualified for or interested in. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12797576 Verify all required documentation is included in your application package, review your responses to the assessment questionnaire for accuracy, and then submit your application. In addition to the required documents, we encourage you to submit a cover letter, copy of your transcripts, and any applicable certifications or licenses. Even though this information is not required at the time of application, we may request this information later. We cannot assume responsibility or grant extensions for personal issues (e.g., troubles navigating the application process, loss of internet, not understanding a question) when applying to our announcements. For technical difficulties, contact HR Systems Support between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET Monday through Friday at hrss@nih.gov. If you need any other accommodation or assistance with applying, please contact NIH HR Service Desk Branch E at ohrcsdbranchesrvdsk@od.nih.gov. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be made before the announcement closing date. Visit our site for information on NIH's EEO program, Reasonable accommodation procedures, laws, policy statements, and the operation of the EEO complaint process.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-07