Pharmacy Training Lead

Montu UK; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital health company in the UK is seeking a Pharmacy Training Lead to develop innovative training programs for pharmacy operations. This role involves designing onboarding materials, conducting skills assessments, and promoting a learning-focused culture. The ideal candidate will have experience in operational enablement within regulated environments and strong coaching skills. Join a dynamic team and make an impact on patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

5% matched pension

Cycle-to-work scheme

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in training or operational enablement within a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of process design and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver onboarding and capability programs for pharmacy operations.
• Conduct skills assessments and track progress.
• Monitor training effectiveness and iterate accordingly.

Skills

Training and Development

Operational Management

Coaching Skills

Data Analysis

Digital Tools Proficiency

Tools

G-Suite

Job description

As Pharmacy Training Lead, you will play a central role in developing a capable, confident, and high‑performing pharmacy operations team within one of the UK’s fastest‑growing healthcare start‑ups.

Reporting into the Head of Pharmacy Operations, you will design and deliver innovative training programmes that enable our team to work efficiently, safely, and consistently, all while supporting exceptional patient care.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in learning and development, operational training, or process optimisation within a regulated or fast‑paced environment. You will combine a passion for people development with a strong understanding of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and behavioural coaching.

Your work will directly impact quality, compliance, and team engagement, ensuring our pharmacy teams are equipped to deliver at scale as we continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Training & Development

• Design and deliver structured onboarding and capability programmes for new and existing team members across pharmacy operations.

• Build engaging learning materials and e‑learning content that reflect best practice and operational excellence.

• Conduct skills assessments, track progress, and identify development needs to support performance growth.

• Deliver group training sessions, refresher workshops, and one‑to‑one coaching to build confidence and consistency across the team.

Operational Excellence

• Work closely with the Head of Pharmacy Operations to translate process and performance requirements into clear, practical training.

• Support rollouts of new systems, technology, and SOPs through hands‑on training and change management.

• Collaborate with Pharmacy Managers and QA leads to ensure all training aligns with compliance and governance standards.

• Monitor training effectiveness through feedback, data, and performance metrics, and iterate accordingly.

Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Champion a learning‑focused culture where feedback and coaching are integral to daily operations.

• Develop mechanisms to capture team insights and turn them into training or process improvements.

• Partner with leadership to embed operational excellence frameworks and drive accountability.

• Contribute to broader initiatives that improve staff engagement, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in training, learning and development, or operational enablement within a regulated, healthcare, logistics, or similar environment.

• Strong understanding of process design, SOPs, and performance management in fast‑paced operations.

• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and communication skills; able to train and influence at all levels.

• Skilled at analysing performance data to identify skill gaps and drive measurable improvement.

• Passionate about helping teams grow and succeed in dynamic, high‑growth environments.

• Confident using digital tools, e‑learning platforms, and G‑Suite (or similar).

• (Desirable but not required) Exposure to pharmacy operations, healthcare compliance, or medical logistics.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary

• 25 days holiday (rising to 27 after one year and 30 after two years) + bank holidays

• 5% matched pension

• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

• Opportunities for development and growth

• A dynamic and supportive work environment

About Montu

Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis‑based medicines (CBPM). We are committed to transforming lives by improving access to safe, effective treatments and offering an exceptional standard of care. Our dynamic and supportive work environment is the perfect place for you to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.