Biotech & Pharma Jobs in Texas with J-1 Sponsorship

Job Summary

This position provides hands-on experience in the preparation, documentation, and management of investigational products for clinical trials. The intern will work under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support study start-up, dispensing, inventory, and documentation processes, while gaining exposure to community-engaged clinical research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Study Start-Up & Documentation:

- Assist in the development, preparation, and maintenance of protocol-specific documents, including:
- Compounding worksheets
- Drug accountability logs
- Patient medication diaries
- Dosing instructions
- Visit-specific medication handouts or counseling sheets
- Format and print protocol materials for staff and participants; maintain document version control.
- Support setup of study binders, electronic files, and documentation templates for each trial.

Dispensing & Inventory:

- Assist in the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of investigational drugs per protocol and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Help manage inventory tracking, including receiving study drug shipments, logging lot numbers, expiration dates, and storage conditions.
- Monitor refrigerator/freezer logs and report temperature excursions promptly.
- Reconcile drug inventory and assist with preparing drug return or destruction forms.

Participant & Study Support:

- Provide study participants with protocol-specific medication instructions and review diary completion processes under pharmacist supervision.
- Communicate with clinical coordinators and nurses regarding drug availability and dosing schedules.
- Assist in packaging take-home medication kits for participants in compliance with study requirements.

Regulatory Compliance:

- Maintain accurate, real-time documentation for investigational drug accountability.
- Support compliance with FDA, IRB, sponsor, and Virginia Board of Pharmacy regulations.
- Participate in internal audits and assist with documentation for sponsor monitoring visits.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Interest in community-based clinical research, public health, or investigational drug services.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PDF editing tools for document preparation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small, mission-driven team environment.

Required Education and Experience

Education:

- Currently enrolled in an ACPE-accredited PharmD program.
- Must be in good academic standing and eligible for internship experience in a clinical research setting.

Licensure:

- Must possess an active Pharmacy Intern Registration issued by the Texas Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications

- Previous experience in a pharmacy, research, or clinical setting.
- Familiarity with clinical trial operations, GCP, or IND processes.
- Coursework or interests related to pharmacotherapy, research ethics, or public health.

Learning and Development Opportunities

- Experience supporting real-world, community-focused clinical trials.
- Hands-on exposure to investigational drug handling, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Opportunity to contribute to health equity and translational research efforts in underserved populations.
- Mentorship and training by clinical research pharmacists and study staff.

Compensation

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $33,000.00 - $82,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

LOCATION

San Antonio, United States of America

Full time | Office-based | R1536609

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.