Lead Pharmacist: Aseptic Manufacturing & ATMP CTAS

OUH; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to serve as Accountable Pharmacist for CTAS and Lead for Manufacturing. The role focuses on aseptic services, ATMPs, and clinical trial manufacturing within a dynamic Trust environment.

The successful candidate will lead an emerging dedicated ATMP unit, oversee GMP compliant manufacturing activities, and provide expert guidance to clinical teams and research sponsors.

Qualifications

• GPhC registration is essential.
• Aseptic experience required.
• Experience in managing staff within a pharmaceutical setting is desirable.
• PTQA or equivalent quality assurance experience is preferred.
• Clinical trials experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the unlicensed unit delivering injectable IMPs and high‑risk injectables across the Trust.
• Provide senior leadership across CTAS, ATMPs and manufacturing services.
• Lead commissioning of a new Pharmacy Clinical Trials Aseptic facility with dedicated ATMP cleanrooms.
• Support setup and delivery of trials involving aseptically prepared IMPs and ATMPs.
• Ensure GMP compliance and governance in aseptic and radiopharmacy operations.

Skills

GPhC registration

Aseptic experience

Managing staff

PTQA

Clinical Trials experience

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to serve as Accountable Pharmacist for CTAS and Lead for Manufacturing. The role focuses on aseptic services, ATMPs, and clinical trial manufacturing within a dynamic Trust environment.

The successful candidate will lead an emerging dedicated ATMP unit, oversee GMP compliant manufacturing activities, and provide expert guidance to clinical teams and research sponsors.