Lead Pharmacist Cancer Clinical Trials

Imperial College Healthcare NHS; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Camden Town seeks a Cancer Clinical Trials Lead Pharmacist to oversee clinical and operational aspects of oncology trials. The role involves ensuring compliance with GCP/GMP, mentoring pharmacy staff, and collaborating with research teams. This dynamic role offers substantial impact on cancer research and patient care, with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing clinical trials within oncology and haematology.
• Strong ability to mentor and support pharmacy staff in trial processes.
• Expert knowledge in GCP and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines in trials.
• Collaborate with research teams for smooth trial delivery.
• Oversee management of investigational medicinal products.
• Provide clinical advice to pharmacy and medical staff.
• Develop and implement policies and training for trial services.
• Support and mentor pharmacy staff in trial governance.

Skills

Clinical Trials Experience

Leadership

Oncology Knowledge

Clinical Advice

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Job description

Are you a Pharmacist with Clinical Trials experience looking to work within one of London's most esteemed Trusts? Join us as the Cancer Clinical Trials Lead Pharmacist and play a vital role in advancing cancer research and patient care. You'll help deliver a high-quality, responsive and innovative pharmacy service supporting haematology and oncology clinical trials across the Trust. Working closely with research teams, investigators, and sponsors, you'll ensure the safe, effective and cost‑efficient use of trial medicines, in full accordance with GCP and GMP standards.

You'll oversee the clinical and operational aspects of trial delivery, from feasibility and protocol review to the manufacturing, dispensing and monitoring of investigational products, ensuring every stage meets the highest clinical and ethical standards. With your expertise, you'll support pharmacy staff in developing their knowledge and confidence in trial processes, contribute to the creation of policies and procedures that strengthen service delivery, and help maintain a flexible, patient‑focused approach to research.

This is a dynamic opportunity to combine leadership, clinical excellence and innovation, driving forward life‑changing cancer therapies while ensuring patients receive the safest and most effective treatment possible.

Role Details: This is maternity cover for a 1‑year fixed term.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, effective and cost‑efficient use of medicines within haematology and oncology clinical trials in line with GCP and GMP standards.
• Work collaboratively with research teams, investigators, feasibility officers and sponsors to support the smooth initiation and delivery of trials.
• Oversee the clinical and operational management of investigational medicinal products including manufacturing, dispensing and accountability.
• Provide expert clinical advice and support to pharmacy, nursing and medical staff on all aspects of oncology and haematology clinical trials.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and training that enhance the quality and consistency of the clinical trials service.
• Support, mentor and train pharmacy staff to build knowledge, competence and confidence in clinical trial processes and governance.

Benefits and Working for our organisation

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

With five world‑renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career. We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year. We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities. With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education. We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.