Lead Pharmacist Cancer Clinical Trials | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in London is seeking a Cancer Clinical Trials Lead Pharmacist to manage clinical trials involving oncology and haematology. The role includes ensuring the effective use of trial medicines, collaborating with research teams, and mentoring pharmacy staff. This is a dynamic opportunity for a professional looking to advance cancer research and patient care, with flexible working options available. This position is maternity cover for a fixed term of 1 year.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Optional benefits like Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical trials, especially in oncology/haematology.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Understanding of regulatory standards (GCP, GMP).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective use of medicines in trials.
• Collaborate with research teams and sponsors.
• Oversee management of investigational products.
• Provide clinical advice to healthcare staff.
• Contribute to policies and training for trials.
• Mentor pharmacy staff on trial governance.

Skills

Clinical Trials Experience

Leadership

Collaboration

Knowledge of GCP and GMP Standards

Oncology and Haematology Expertise

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.

Please note this is maternity cover for 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.

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits

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.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.