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WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute we believe our people are our strength and we invest in addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve associates benefit from significant professional opportunities career advancement training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement 401-K match pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984 Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research cutting-edge technologies and advanced treatments we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies in a community setting and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment the past five years the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

Job Description Summary:

The Cell Therapy Pharmacist will play a critical role in launching and supporting our CAR T-cell therapy program with a target go-live of Q3 2026. This position is responsible for program development including creating workflows SOPs and educational materials for patients and staff. The pharmacist will also lead staff training and serve as a subject matter expert in cell therapies providing clinical consultation to providers on topics such as dosing side effect management antimicrobial prophylaxis and pre-medications.

In addition to CAR T the pharmacist will help expand our bispecific antibody program. The role requires proximity to our initial CAR T clinics (Sarasota Downtown and St. Pete Bayfront) to allow for onsite presence at least one day per week with flexibility for additional onsite support during peak periods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement workflows SOPs and education programs.
• Train staff and support provider education on cell therapy best practices.
• Serve as an expert resource for clinical questions related to cell therapies.
• Support CAR T and bispecific program growth and operational readiness.

Position Qualifications/Requirements

• PGY2 Hematology/Oncology specialty residency experience OR experience with cellular therapies.

• BCOP (Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist) certification.

• Live in proximity to Sarasota/St. Petersburg areas and willing to travel to clinics 1-2 days per week.

Core Capabilities:

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving analysis decision-making planning time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills emotional intelligence diplomacy tact conflict management delegation skills and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral written presentation) is an active listener and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices strong business and political acumen collaboration and partnerships as well as a positive employee physician and community relations.
• Self-Management: Effectively manages own time conflicting priorities self stress and professional development. Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
• Computer Skills Proficiency in MS Office Word Excel and Outlook required.

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SCREENINGS Background drug and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally as a condition of employment FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations including the influenza vaccine barring an approved addition FCS is a drug-free workplace and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS please email FCS Recruitment () for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.