First-in-Human Clinical Trials Pharmacist — Leeds

Fortrea; Ledston; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea in Leeds is seeking a Clinical Trials Pharmacist to join the on-site Clinical Research Unit. You will liaise with sponsors and international clients on investigational medicines, supporting study setup, preparation, dosing, and complex study planning in a cGMP-licensed environment.

This full-time role offers opportunities to move beyond traditional hospital practice, handling investigational products, aseptic preparation, and real-time study delivery alongside a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Master of Pharmacy degree from an accredited university.
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in the UK.
• Postgraduate qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA), aseptic services, clinical trials, or a related discipline, or equivalent specialist experience in investigational medicines or sterile products.

Responsibilities

• Support study set-up with manuals, batch records, preparation logs, and dose and component calculations to ensure investigational medicines are ready for study start.
• Assist with the management of clinical trial productions through meetings with sponsors, vendors, clinic staff and function coordinators to ensure the delivery of IMP in line with the clinical trial protocol.
• Work hand-on in pharmacy production, supporting the accurate preparation, assembly and dispensing of study medicines used in first-in-human trials.
• Prepare investigational medicinal products in a clean room environment, applying aseptic techniques and cGMP requirements during live early-phase clinical studies.
• Work closely with the Pharmacy Team, operating in pairs to support pharmacy production, study readiness and the safe handling of investigational products and materials.
• Use, check and maintain pharmacy equipment in line with MHRA and GMP requirements, ensuring it remains fit for purpose and ready for clinical research activity.
• Monitor storage and environmental conditions for investigational products and materials, protecting product integrity and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Education

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

GPhC registration

PTQA / aseptic services / clinical trials qualification or equivalent

Job description

Fortrea in Leeds is seeking a Clinical Trials Pharmacist to join the on-site Clinical Research Unit. You will liaise with sponsors and international clients on investigational medicines, supporting study setup, preparation, dosing, and complex study planning in a cGMP-licensed environment.

This full-time role offers opportunities to move beyond traditional hospital practice, handling investigational products, aseptic preparation, and real-time study delivery alongside a multidisciplinary team