Pharmacy Clinical Trials Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward-thinking pharmacy technician to join our pharmacy clinical trials management team. The postholder will provide leadership in maintaining and developing a quality clinical trial service for the pharmacy department in accordance with current UK and EU legislation, NHS frameworks, and Trust policy across a range of therapeutic areas.

The postholder will work with pharmacy staff, clinicians, researchers, the Trust R&D directorate, and sponsors of clinical research both internal and external to the Trust.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
2. ICH GCP accreditation.
3. Relevant supporting qualifications.
4. Extensive experience within a hospital pharmacy environment, including recent experience in clinical trials delivery.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage, lead, and develop a quality clinical trial service for the pharmacy department, coordinating services across different sections of the pharmacy.
2. Plan and organise pharmacy clinical trial activities in accordance with current UK and EU legislation, NHS frameworks, and Trust policy.
3. Design and implement clinical trial training programmes for all grades of pharmacy staff and assess staff competence.
4. Negotiate and agree the provision of pharmacy services and appropriate remuneration for clinical trials.
5. Risk assess clinical trial supplies, packaging, and labelling to safeguard patients.
6. Provide expert knowledge to Investigators (consultant medical staff) and sponsors of clinical research both internal and external to the Trust.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff, including commitments to professional development and policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application, please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.