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Research Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Scientific Technician/Technologist and Social Science categories, depending on your credentials and research domain. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap concerns. Mexican nationals go through consular processing with an annual allocation.
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The Pharmacist, Research Specialist supports patient care by understanding the clinical trial research protocol, providing clinical trial education to the pharmacy staff, coordinating study drug inventory/supplies, and assisting sites with any operational and regulatory concerns related to the clinical trial.
This position will rotate primarily across Londonderry, NH; Methuen, MA; Brighton, MA; and Weymouth, MA. Additional coverage may be required, as needed, in Foxborough, MA; Milford, MA; and Attleboro, MA. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Practice as a Pharmacist in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI, DF/HCC, and Joint Commission policies, regulations, and standards and serves as the primary pharmacist on the delegation logs and maintains their NCI, CITI, and GCP trainings.
- Oversee the implementation of new inpatient trials at BWH from a pharmacy perspective and follow the progress of clinical research protocols along with the study team for safety, efficacy, appropriateness of drug and dose, and/or operational concerns.
- Work with BWH inpatient pharmacy and Main Campus - Longwood regarding investigational drug supply/inventory, and drug ordering as well as troubleshoot active patient issues.
- Maintain adequate inventory and ensure timely transfer of research medications to BWH as well as return medications to DFCI when necessary.
- Monitor site based investigational drug inventory management and investigational drug accountability (e.g., drug procurement, expiration date updates, cycle counts, drug destruction, receipt verification of investigational products, compounding records, etc.) for new and existing patients.
- Collaborate with other members of the pharmacy, multidisciplinary clinical teams, study teams, and other departments internal and external to the Institute, communicate logistics and provide education/training on clinical trial details and operational considerations involved with the clinical research program.
- Ensure that investigational products are being prepared according to the established protocol and in consideration of patient and protocol parameters from the review and set-up of the trial to the patient dispense.
- Participate in audits (e.g., preparation activities, NCI, sponsor quality assurance, FDA, etc.). Participate in protocol-specific training for BWH research pharmacy staff on the clinical and dispensing aspects of research medications.
- Act as a resource for questions that may arise during treatment. Participate in EPIC Beacon research treatment plan order and Willow medication build validation.
- Oversee the completeness of drug accountability logs and records for oncology studies at DFCI and BWH.
- Attend disease group meetings that treat inpatients to gain an understanding of priorities and upcoming patient treatments.
- Participate in inpatient clinical trial site initiation visits for new studies and serves as the subject matter expert in conjunction with the main campus research pharmacist.
- Participate in new clinical trial review as well as amendment review with a focus on inpatient operations.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to critically assess clinical trial documents, references and/or drug information sources with attention to detail.
- Works effectively as a member of a unit team, cross functional teams and thrives in team-oriented environments.
- Prioritizes and adapts to change; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with other pharmacy team members, patients, providers, and other institutions.
- Proficient in the use of all technology, references, workflows, safety reporting and protocol documentation required to perform primary job functions.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently to meet deadlines, and adapt to changes in high-volume situations; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
- Ability to train and orient new pharmacists to the inpatient clinical trials.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PATIENT CONTACT: No
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
All Pharmacists require a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
5 years of hospital pharmacy or pharmaceutical industry experience with at least 2 years of oncology, regulatory, or clinical research experience required.
Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$158,200.00 - $170,000.00
INTRODUCTION
The Pharmacist, Research Specialist supports patient care by understanding the clinical trial research protocol, providing clinical trial education to the pharmacy staff, coordinating study drug inventory/supplies, and assisting sites with any operational and regulatory concerns related to the clinical trial.
This position will rotate primarily across Londonderry, NH; Methuen, MA; Brighton, MA; and Weymouth, MA. Additional coverage may be required, as needed, in Foxborough, MA; Milford, MA; and Attleboro, MA. Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Practice as a Pharmacist in accordance with all federal, state, DFCI, DF/HCC, and Joint Commission policies, regulations, and standards and serves as the primary pharmacist on the delegation logs and maintains their NCI, CITI, and GCP trainings.
- Oversee the implementation of new inpatient trials at BWH from a pharmacy perspective and follow the progress of clinical research protocols along with the study team for safety, efficacy, appropriateness of drug and dose, and/or operational concerns.
- Work with BWH inpatient pharmacy and Main Campus - Longwood regarding investigational drug supply/inventory, and drug ordering as well as troubleshoot active patient issues.
- Maintain adequate inventory and ensure timely transfer of research medications to BWH as well as return medications to DFCI when necessary.
- Monitor site based investigational drug inventory management and investigational drug accountability (e.g., drug procurement, expiration date updates, cycle counts, drug destruction, receipt verification of investigational products, compounding records, etc.) for new and existing patients.
- Collaborate with other members of the pharmacy, multidisciplinary clinical teams, study teams, and other departments internal and external to the Institute, communicate logistics and provide education/training on clinical trial details and operational considerations involved with the clinical research program.
- Ensure that investigational products are being prepared according to the established protocol and in consideration of patient and protocol parameters from the review and set-up of the trial to the patient dispense.
- Participate in audits (e.g., preparation activities, NCI, sponsor quality assurance, FDA, etc.). Participate in protocol-specific training for BWH research pharmacy staff on the clinical and dispensing aspects of research medications.
- Act as a resource for questions that may arise during treatment. Participate in EPIC Beacon research treatment plan order and Willow medication build validation.
- Oversee the completeness of drug accountability logs and records for oncology studies at DFCI and BWH.
- Attend disease group meetings that treat inpatients to gain an understanding of priorities and upcoming patient treatments.
- Participate in inpatient clinical trial site initiation visits for new studies and serves as the subject matter expert in conjunction with the main campus research pharmacist.
- Participate in new clinical trial review as well as amendment review with a focus on inpatient operations.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to critically assess clinical trial documents, references and/or drug information sources with attention to detail.
- Works effectively as a member of a unit team, cross functional teams and thrives in team-oriented environments.
- Prioritizes and adapts to change; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
- Ability to effectively work and communicate with other pharmacy team members, patients, providers, and other institutions.
- Proficient in the use of all technology, references, workflows, safety reporting and protocol documentation required to perform primary job functions.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently to meet deadlines, and adapt to changes in high-volume situations; accepts additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting.
- Ability to train and orient new pharmacists to the inpatient clinical trials.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
PATIENT CONTACT: No
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
All Pharmacists require a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of Pharmacy.
5 years of hospital pharmacy or pharmaceutical industry experience with at least 2 years of oncology, regulatory, or clinical research experience required.
Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are committed to having faculty and staff who offer multifaceted experiences. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and compassionate professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
EEO Poster
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
$158,200.00 - $170,000.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Research Specialist
Align your credentials to the right TN category
Research Specialist spans multiple TN visa categories. A social science researcher qualifies differently than a life sciences technician. Confirm your degree field matches the specific TN category your role falls under before starting any application.
Target employers with established research infrastructure
Universities, federal contract research organizations, and pharmaceutical firms hire Research Specialists regularly under TN. These employers already understand sponsorship paperwork and won't need to be educated on the visa process during negotiations.
Request an offer letter that specifies your research activities
Generic offer letters cause TN denials at the border. The letter must describe your actual research duties, the scientific or social science field involved, and confirm the role requires your specific degree. Vague language like 'research support' is a common rejection trigger.
Use Migrate Mate to find Research Specialist roles with active TN sponsorship
Filtering job listings by TN visa eligibility saves weeks of outreach to employers unfamiliar with the category. Migrate Mate surfaces Research Specialist openings from employers already set up to sponsor TN applicants in your field.
Prepare documentation proving research qualifies as specialty practice
CBP officers may challenge whether a Research Specialist role constitutes professional practice under the TN categories. Bring published work, institutional affiliation letters, or a detailed job description tying your duties to a recognized scientific discipline.
Clarify your TN status intent before accepting multi-site roles
Research Specialists who work across multiple institutional sites or under subcontracts need the TN petition to reflect all work locations. A single-site approval that doesn't match your actual work arrangement can create compliance problems at renewal.
Research Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Specialist role qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on the research domain and your credentials. Research Specialists in life sciences, social sciences, agriculture, and related fields can qualify under TN categories like Scientific Technician/Technologist or Social Science if the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree or higher and your duties align with professional practice in that discipline. Roles that are primarily administrative or involve general data entry won't qualify.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Research Specialist positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be approved at the port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires a March lottery registration with roughly a one-in-four selection chance, followed by months of USCIS processing. For Canadian Research Specialists with a qualifying degree and a compliant job offer, TN is faster and more predictable. Mexican nationals face an annual TN allocation, but consular processing still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
Can I search for Research Specialist jobs that already support TN sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Research Specialist listings by TN visa eligibility, so you're only seeing employers who are set up to sponsor the category. This avoids the common situation where you reach an offer stage only to learn the employer has never filed a TN petition and isn't willing to start.
What documents does a Mexican national need for TN Research Specialist sponsorship?
Mexican nationals apply for TN status at a U.S. consulate, not at the border. You'll need a valid Mexican passport, the DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application, the MRV fee receipt, a compliant employer offer letter specifying your research duties and required degree, and your educational credentials. The consulate may also request evidence of the employer's legitimacy, such as business registration documents or financial statements.
What makes a Research Specialist TN application fail at the border or consulate?
The most common failure points are an offer letter that describes duties too broadly, a degree field that doesn't map clearly to the TN category listed, and roles where the research work could be performed without a specialized degree. CBP officers and consular officers both apply the specialty occupation standard. Bringing published research, a detailed position description, and transcripts that directly connect your degree to the job duties reduces rejection risk significantly.