Lead Pharmacist Clinical Trials

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Oxford is seeking a Clinical Trials Pharmacist to lead and support pharmacy aspects of clinical trials. The role involves managing pharmacy operations within trials, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and leading a team. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree in Pharmacy, relevant registration, and experience in clinical pharmacy and clinical trials. This position offers hands-on experience in aseptic preparation of investigational medicinal products in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a clinical pharmacist at a high level in a variety of clinical areas.
• Experience working with Clinical Trials.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Head of Clinical Trials for pharmacy services.
• Work with the Clinical Trials team to manage workload for trials.
• Advise researchers on Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs).
• Ensure safe management and use of IMPs on all sites.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Organisational skills

Education

Pharmacy master's degree (MPharm)

Postgraduate diploma

Job description

Job summary

Hi I'm Michelle, Senior Pharmacist Manager and we are looking for a passionate and dynamic pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Clinical Trials team, as Lead Pharmacists in the Clinical Trials Pharmacy department.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical Trials Pharmacist (Band 8a) to lead and support the pharmacy aspects of clinical trials across all divisions. This pivotal role combines advanced clinical trial pharmacy expertise with strategic and operational leadership, contributing directly to the success of Trust and Oxford University‑led research.

You will be responsible for reviewing in‑house documentation, oversight of investigational medicinal product (IMP) supply and storage, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and MHRA standards.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the post holder will play a key role in managing pharmacy operations within trials, including line management of staff, delegation of authority, and coordination of multidisciplinary resources. This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist with strong decision‑making, organisational and communication skills to integrate leadership and project management into their clinical practice.

The role also offers hands‑on experience in aseptic preparation of IMPs within our clinical trials aseptic unit and ATMP Unit, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, innovative treatments.

Main responsibilities

• Provide support to the Head of Clinical Trials to deliver an efficient service for all pharmacy‑based clinical trials and promote the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a centre of excellence for R&D.
• Work with the Clinical Trials team to strategically plan and manage the workload for trials aseptically prepared by the Partnership Organisation.
• Collaborate with the Head of Clinical Trials to plan and manage workload for all clinical trials across all four sites.
• Provide specialised advice to researchers regarding Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) and associated products during protocol development and advice on CTA applications.
• Deputise for the Head of Clinical Trials as appropriate.
• Ensure safe and effective management and use of IMPs on all sites within the Trust and its partners, in accordance with relevant regulations (ICH/GCP, EU Directive 2001/20/EC, FDA, GMP).
• Be an active member of the pharmacy department and specialist area/Directorate team, ensuring continuous information exchange to maintain high standards of medicine use within the Trust.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified to Pharmacy master's degree level (4‑year MPharm) or equivalent.
• Registration with GPhC.
• Postgraduate diploma.
• Experience as a clinical pharmacist at a high level in a variety of clinical areas.
• Experience working with Clinical Trials.

Desirable

• Experience with department finance or budgeting.
• Management and change‑management experience.
• QI project or qualification.
• Teaching/coaching experience.
• Management and/or leadership qualifications or courses.
• Involvement in a pharmacist‑led outpatient clinic as a non‑medical prescriber.

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check – This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Certificate of Sponsorship – Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered.

UK Registration – Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Churchill Hospital, Old Road Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE

Website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/