Clinical Trial Pharmacist

Clerkenwell Health; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organisation in Doncaster is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join their team. The ideal candidate will manage Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) across clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulations. The position requires a GPhC registered pharmacist with strong skills in documentation and organization. Join a mission-driven environment focused on mental health research and contribute to innovative clinical practices.

Qualifications

• GPhC registered pharmacist.
• Research experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the full IMP management cycle.
• Support feasibility assessments and trial start-up.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, GMP, GDP, and ICH-GCP.
• Collaborate with research teams and sponsors.
• Act as pharmacy representative in Sponsor meetings.
• Support training and supervision of junior staff.
• Contribute to audits and quality assurance.
• Support Home Office controlled drug compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

GPhC registered pharmacist

Job description

Graduate Life Science Recruitment Consultant & Talent Coordinator

Who are we?

Clerkenwell Health is an innovative and leading Research Organisation specialising in the delivery of scientifically grounded clinical trials through our collaborative Contract Research Organisation, extensive Site Network, and pioneering Therapy Development Programme. We focus on supporting mental health and central nervous system (CNS) research, with a particular emphasis on psychedelic drug development.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our research delivery team. You’ll play a key role in supporting the safe and effective management of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) across early and late-phase clinical trials, contributing to ground-breaking research in mental health.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of CNS and psychedelic clinical research, within a highly collaborative and mission-driven environment. You will be central to the delivery of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Home Office regulations.

What will the role entail?

• Lead and support the full IMP management cycle: procurement, receipt, storage, dispensing, final checking, accountability, quarantine, disposal, and returns.
• Support feasibility assessments, trial start-up, amendment reviews, and site readiness for new and ongoing studies.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, GMP, GDP, and ICH-GCP, and maintain accurate, inspection-ready documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Principal Investigators, research teams, and external sponsors to ensure timely and high-quality trial delivery.
• Act as a pharmacy representative in Sponsor and regulatory meetings including SIVs, IMs, and audits.
• Support training and supervision of junior staff, and deliver clinical trial training across teams.
• Contribute to internal audits, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of pharmacy and research operations.
• Support Home Office controlled drug compliance and contribute to audit preparation and reporting.

What will you need?

• GPhC registered pharmacist.
• Research experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal, documentation, and organisational skills.

The process?

An initial screening call with the recruiter followed by a two-stage process with the team via Teams.

Is this the role for you?

At Clerkenwell Health, our core values are Compassion, Collaboration, Innovation, and Integrity. If you're passionate about improving mental health outcomes through research and ready to lead pharmacy excellence in clinical trials - we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science
• Industries Health and Human Services