Lead Clinical Pharmacology

Cytecare Hospitals is seeking a Lead Clinical Pharmacology to oversee and enhance its Clinical Pharmacology services, including the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee (PTC), Quality aspects of Clinical Pharmacology, and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS). The role requires expertise in clinical pharmacology principles, medication safety, and optimizing therapeutic outcomes in a hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Pharmacology & Quality Oversight:

• Provide expert guidance on drug therapy, pharmacokinetics, and individualized patient treatment plans.
• Implement evidence-based medication strategies to improve clinical outcomes and patient safety.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and hospital quality standards in clinical pharmacology.
• Conduct drug efficacy evaluations, adverse drug reaction (ADR) monitoring, and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM).

2. Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee (PTC):

• Play a key role in drug selection, formulary management, and medication policy development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to review and update clinical drug guidelines.
• Lead audits and provide recommendations on rational drug use and cost-effectiveness.

3. Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS):

• Oversee the implementation of AMS programs to prevent antimicrobial resistance.
• Work closely with the Infectious Disease team and Microbiology to optimize antibiotic prescribing.
• Conduct AMS audits, surveillance activities, and prescriber education programs.

4. Team & Stakeholder Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of clinical pharmacologists to enhance their skills and impact.
• Collaborate with physicians, microbiologists, quality teams, and hospital leadership to integrate clinical pharmacology effectively.
• Conduct training and awareness sessions on drug safety, clinical pharmacology advancements, and AMS best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Pharm D from a premiere institute
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Clinical Pharmacology, with at least 1 year in a leadership role managing a team.
• Strong expertise in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and clinical trial methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in medication safety, AMS programs, and drug efficacy evaluations.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Why Join Cytecare Hospitals?

• Be a part of a leading patient-centric hospital with a strong focus on clinical excellence.
• Opportunity to drive impactful initiatives in Clinical Pharmacology, PTC, and AMS.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team to enhance drug safety and optimize therapy.