Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The MGB Medication and Controlled Substance Safety Officer (MCSSO) leads medication safety and controlled substance surveillance programs across one or more MGB locations in collaboration with quality, safety, regulatory, and pharmacy leaders. Responsibilities include identifying and escalating emerging medication safety risks, promoting a culture of meaningful reporting and learning, overseeing controlled substance variance resolutions, and coordinating loss investigations through inventory and surveillance systems. The role also develops multifactor action plans, supports system-level recovery and redundancy strategies for high-risk events, maintains competency with MGB medication safety and quality assurance standards, and ensures compliance with state and federal controlled substance reporting requirements.
Qualifications
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmacy required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacist [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
experience working as a pharmacist 3-5 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge and ability in all areas of the department including: IV Admixtures, Drug Information, Ambulatory, Manufacturing, and Drug Distribution.
- Attention to detail.
- Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span of the neonate, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient.
- Possess ability to assess patient data relative to age specific needs and Provide care as described in the department's policies/procedures.
- Contributes system wide initiatives; viewed as a SME in their area of practice.
- Works predominantly independently.
- Takes part in site and system wide initiatives as a subject matter expert in their area of practice.
- Develops and participates in department quality improvement efforts.
- Develops and participates in the training of medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
- Must complete 20 continuing education credits per year to maintain license.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$135000 - $159,120.00/AnnualGrade
7
EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.