Global Clinical Research Pharmacy Lead

Ipsen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ipsen is seeking a Clinical Research Pharmacy Services Lead to provide expert operations and training across global oncology clinical trials. You will guide investigational product handling, storage, and administration, while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves partnering with Clinical Operations, Supply, Drug Product, and QA to educate sites, support startup, and drive continuous improvement in pharmacy services for advanced therapies.

Qualifications

• Approximately 7–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, academic medical center, or clinical research settings.
• Experience supporting clinical trials involving investigational medicinal products.
• Experience within Oncology clinical research.
• Experience developing and delivering pharmacy training and educational materials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as pharmacy subject matter expert on assigned clinical development programs and study teams.
• Review clinical protocols and provide recommendations regarding pharmacy feasibility, investigational product preparation, administration, storage, and accountability requirements.
• Support study startup activities by assessing pharmacy operational requirements and identifying potential risks.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Clinical Supply teams to ensure successful implementation of pharmacy-related study activities.
• Support issue management and resolution related to investigational product handling and pharmacy operations.
• Develop and deliver pharmacy-related training to site pharmacists, research nurses, investigators, and study teams.
• Create and maintain pharmacy manuals, guidance documents, job aids, and training materials.
• Support site onboarding and readiness activities by providing pharmacy-focused education and consultation.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Technical expertise

Advanced pharmacy operations

Collaboration

Communication

Innovation

Accountability

Education

PharmD, MPharm, BPharm, or equivalent

Job description

Ipsen is seeking a Clinical Research Pharmacy Services Lead to provide expert operations and training across global oncology clinical trials. You will guide investigational product handling, storage, and administration, while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves partnering with Clinical Operations, Supply, Drug Product, and QA to educate sites, support startup, and drive continuous improvement in pharmacy services for advanced therapies.