Marion Jobard

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Marion Jobard is a leading expert in the automation of sterile pharmaceutical compounding, with a specific focus on robotic systems for chemotherapy preparation. Her research addresses critical challenges in hospital pharmacy practice, including the safety of healthcare workers handling hazardous drugs and the operational efficiency of centralized intravenous additive services. Jobard’s major contributions include the first comprehensive qualification procedure for the KIRO® Oncology robotic system, as detailed in her most-cited work (17 citations), which established a validated framework for integrating such robots into clinical production phases. She further advanced the field with a multicenter productivity analysis (12 citations), identifying key factors—such as batch size and workflow design—that predict and optimize robotic compounding time across three hospital settings. This work provides actionable insights for pharmacy departments seeking to balance automation benefits with real-world constraints. Jobard’s research is notable for its translational impact, bridging engineering validation with practical operational metrics. Her studies serve as essential references for institutions considering robotic adoption, demonstrating how automation can enhance both safety and throughput in high-stakes oncology pharmacy environments.