Oncology Clinical Pharmacist – Manager
Location: Champaign, IL
Hybrid Opportunity Available: Providers are open to discussing a hybrid or partial remote work schedule with qualified pharmacist candidates.
Compensation: $155,000–$170,000 base salary (commensurate with experience) + 10% annual performance bonus & $10,000 sign-on bonus
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- No nights
- No weekends
- No on-call responsibilities
This predictable weekday schedule is a rare offering within oncology pharmacy and provides exceptional work-life balance.
Position Overview
A respected, community-based hematology/oncology practice in Champaign is seeking an experienced Oncology Clinical Pharmacist ready to take ownership of their work and play a key leadership role within the organization.
This is a rare opportunity to serve as the sole clinical pharmacist for a busy infusion center, with full operational responsibility, direct physician collaboration, and a schedule that supports true work-life balance.
What You'll Do
- Lead all pharmacy operations for a busy 20-chair infusion center
- Oversee chemotherapy compounding and sterile pharmacy services
- Review chemotherapy medication orders, dosing, and treatment protocols
- Evaluate patient clinical data, including laboratory results and vital signs, to ensure treatment appropriateness
- Ensure compliance with USP 797, USP 800, and all applicable regulatory standards
- Collaborate directly with oncology physicians on treatment planning and medication management
- Manage, mentor, and direct the workflow of four pharmacy technicians
- Support safe, accurate, and timely delivery of oncology therapies
- Maintain quality standards and continuously improve pharmacy operations
The Practice
This established hematology/oncology group is recognized for delivering high-quality, patient-centered cancer care in a collaborative community setting. The team fosters strong physician-pharmacist partnerships, long-term patient relationships, and a culture where clinical expertise is valued and respected.
Unlike larger health systems, decisions are made locally and collaboratively, giving pharmacy leadership a meaningful voice in patient care and operational strategy.
Required Qualifications
- PharmD or equivalent pharmacy degree
- Active Illinois Pharmacist License
- Clinical pharmacy experience in hematology/oncology
- Chemotherapy and hazardous drug compounding experience
- Experience with chemotherapy protocols and order verification
- Strong knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800 standards
- Experience in sterile compounding and regulatory compliance
Preferred Qualifications
- Epic and/or Epic Beacon experience
- Experience in a QOPI-certified oncology practice
- Experience with Medically Integrated Dispensing (MID)
Why This Opportunity?
- Serve as the sole clinical pharmacist and pharmacy leader
- Direct collaboration with physicians and clinical leadership
- Opportunity to manage and develop a dedicated pharmacy team
- High-impact role with significant autonomy and visibility
- Competitive compensation package including bonus, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance
- Exceptional work-life balance with a weekday-only schedule
Equal Opportunity Employer
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. EOE/M/F/D/V.