Pharmacy Manager – GMP Pharmacy & Manufacturing

Medicines Evaluation Unit Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract research organisation in Manchester is seeking a proactive Pharmacy Manager for its GMP pharmacy and manufacturing facility. The role involves supporting operational functions, quality control, and compliance with GMP guidelines. Candidates must be registered pharmacists with significant GMP experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Discretionary bonus and healthcare plan

Free secure on-site parking

Qualifications

• Significant experience in GMP sterile and Non-Sterile manufacturing.
• Proven leadership within a regulated environment.
• Experience with aseptic or sterile manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Pharmacy to support operational functions.
• Support preparation, packaging, dispensing, and quality control of products.
• Maintain compliance with GMP guidelines.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Strong knowledge of EU GMP

Excellent documentation skills

Communication skills

Decision-making under inspection conditions

Quality-driven with strong attention to detail

Education

Registered Pharmacist (GPhC)

Equivalent relevant scientific qualification (e.g. Registered Pharmacy Technician)

Job description

Pharmacy Manager – GMP Pharmacy & Manufacturing

The Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) Ltd is one of the UK’s leading contract research organisations conducting clinical trials for the pharmaceutical industry. The organization holds MHRA Phase I Accreditation, together with an MHRA Manufacturing Licence MIA (IMP). Our state‑of‑the‑art facility operates under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

The Role…

We are seeking a detail‑oriented, proactive Pharmacy Manager to join our production team. As a Pharmacy Manager, you will assist the Head of Pharmacy to support operational functions of the MEU pharmacy department and GMP manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in supporting the preparation, packaging, dispensing and quality control of pharmaceutical products. This management role combines accuracy with strict compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.

What we are looking For…

• Registered Pharmacist (GPhC) or equivalent relevant scientific qualification (e.g. Registered Pharmacy Technician).
• Significant experience in GMP sterile and Non‑Sterile manufacturing, IMP handling, or clinical trial pharmacy operations.
• Strong working knowledge of EU GMP, GCP, UK Clinical Trials Regulations, and MHRA inspection requirements.
• Proven leadership and team management skills within a regulated environment.
• Excellent documentation, organisational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload and make decisions under inspection‑ready conditions.
• Experience within an MHRA Phase I unit, CRO, or early‑phase manufacturing environment.
• Experience with aseptic or sterile manufacturing.
• Knowledge of QMS tools, CAPA management, and risk‑based approaches.
• Experience supporting facility design, qualification, or expansion projects.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, accountable, and quality‑driven with strong attention to detail.
• Confident and calm under pressure with sound professional judgement.
• Collaborative and adaptable, capable of leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of GMP and GCP compliance

MEU will offer you….

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• A supportive, safety‑focused working environment
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus and healthcare plan after a qualifying period
• Free secure on‑site parking

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