Clinical Coordinator I Cell and Gene Therapy

Since 1983, Johns Hopkins Care at Home has provided safe, high-quality, and cost-effective care in the home and community. Our team links care across multiple sites for patients, families, and colleagues in an effort to restore, maintain, and promote health and reduce the effects of disease and disability. As part of Johns Hopkins Medicine, we have access to the most innovative treatments and the latest research, and we emphasize education and training among our team members. We also collaborate with doctors, nurses, and specialists throughout Johns Hopkins Medicine to ensure continuity of your care.

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The Clinical Coordinator, Cell & Gene Therapy is responsible for coordinating and optimizing the use of gene therapy treatments across Johns Hopkins Medicine. This role will support cell and gene therapies administered in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, or procedural areas. This position may also support other high investment medications as needed. This role includes clinical, operational, and administrative responsibilities, focusing on ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of cell and gene therapy treatments to patients. The Clinical Coordinator supports precepting interns, students, or residents. This role will require travel to Baltimore, Maryland, Washington D.C. and St. Petersburg, Florida intermittently to support new product implementations and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure cohesive patient care related to gene therapy
• Provide clinical expertise in the selection and use of gene therapies, including development of restriction and patient selection criteria
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine eligibility for gene therapy
• Monitor and manage patient cases throughout the medication use process
• Coordinate with manufacturers, specialty distributors, and purchasing leadership for the procurement of gene therapies
• Lead the development of formulary monographs for new cell and gene therapies (CGTs) to support Formulary and Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee review
• Lead the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and policies in collaboration with multidisciplinary stakeholder groups
• Support development of educational materials for gene therapy treatments, expected outcomes, and potential side effects
• Ensure compliance with drug-specific access contracts and multidisciplinary team training requirements
• Confirm prior authorization is obtained for gene therapies and support appeals where necessary to secure medication access for patients
• Support managed care and payer relations teams in the negotiation of single case agreements and other payer contracts for gene therapy treatments
• Assist in the tracking and reporting of financial and clinical data

What Awaits You?

• Career growth and development
• Diverse and collaborative working environment
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Tuition Assistance

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy resulting in Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS degree.
• 0-2 years of experience in clinical pharmacy practice operations (Required)
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (Preferred)
• Pharmacist license in applicable state

Salary Range: Minimum 55.41/hour - Maximum 91.50/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility. In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount, salary discussions will occur during candidate screening calls, before any subsequent compensation discussion is held between the candidate and any hiring authority.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

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