Lead Hospital Pharmacist

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Clerkenwell Health Full time

Clerkenwell Health is an innovative and leading Research Organisation specialising in the delivery of scientifically grounded clinical trials through its collaborative Contract Research Organisation, extensive Site Network and pioneering Therapy Development Programme. We focus on advancing Mental Health and CNS research, with particular expertise in supporting psychedelic drug development.

We’re looking for a Lead Clinical Trial Pharmacist to join our dynamic clinical site team. This is a senior role responsible for overseeing all pharmacy-related aspects of clinical trial delivery across Clerkenwell Health sites.
As Lead Pharmacist, you’ll ensure the safe, compliant and efficient management of medicines across all studies, provide expert pharmaceutical guidance to the wider team, and maintain high regulatory standards in line with ICH-GCP, GMP, MHRA requirements and internal SOPs.

Leading the pharmacy clinical trial service, ensuring compliance with UK/EU legislation, ICH-GCP, GMP and internal SOPs
Acting as the key point of contact for pharmaceutical and clinical queries on trial and non-trial medicines
Working closely with the multidisciplinary team to support safe delivery of Phase 1–3 clinical trials
Reviewing protocols, pharmacy manuals and study documents, and providing feasibility and regulatory input
Preparing pharmacy risk assessments and developing study-specific pharmacy documents
Managing pharmacy set-up, prescription preparation and maintaining accurate drug accountability
Leading all aspects of IMP management, including procurement, receipt, storage, dispensing, checking, returns and destruction
Maintaining pharmacy site files and supporting monitoring visits
Ensuring pharmacy equipment is safe, calibrated and fit for purpose
Writing, reviewing and updating pharmacy SOPs and quality documentation
Contributing to the development of Clerkenwell Health’s commercial pharmacy services
Leading MHRA and Home Office compliance activities, including audits, inspections and controlled drug governance
Conducting internal audits and ensuring adherence to medicines legislation and Home Office requirements
Managing pharmacists in London & other Clerkenwell sites, supporting recruitment and onboarding, and supervising day-to-day performance
Leading training for pharmacy and non-pharmacy staff on clinical trial pharmacy processes
Providing pharmaceutical care to participants, including counselling and medication oversight
Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure high-quality pharmacy operations

Proven pharmacy leadership experience, ideally within clinical trials or a research environment
Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, GMP, MHRA standards and medicines legislation
Experience with IMP management and clinical pharmacy processes
Previous line management experience is essential
Experience with stakeholder management would be advantageous
Previous experience with the Home-Office is essential
Commitment to high-quality participant care and continuous improvement

At Clerkenwell Health, our core values are Compassion, Collaboration, Innovation and Integrity. If you're passionate about advancing mental health research and leading excellence in clinical trial pharmacy, we’d love to hear from you.

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