Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist

NHS; Oxford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Oxford is seeking a Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist to manage essential pharmacy roles in innovative clinical trials. You will oversee documentation preparation, supply management, and ensure compliance with stringent regulations. This full-time position offers the potential for professional growth in a supportive and diverse team. The role requires a registered pharmacist with experience in clinical trials. A generous salary of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum is offered.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (Great Britain).
• Wide Hospital Pharmacy experience required.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy aspects within clinical trials.
• Conduct feasibility reviews for new trials.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for Investigational Medicinal Products.

Skills

Problem identification and solving

Good team member

Good written and oral communication

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

M Pharm Qualified

Registered Pharmacist

Diploma/MSc in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy

Previous Clinical Trials or Research experience

Job description

Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Clinical Trials Pharmacist

The closing date is 08 December 2025

Hello, my name is Sergio and I am one of the Lead Pharmacists in the Clinical Trials Pharmacy department. We are a multicultural team which values diversity, inclusion, collaboration and a commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a dynamic Clinical Trials Pharmacist to play a pivotal role in advancing our portfolio of innovative clinical trials. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine pharmaceutical and project management expertise. Your responsibilities will include the updating and preparation of in‑house documentation, overseeing supply, storage of investigational medicinal products, and thereby contributing to the success of pharmacy participation in clinical trials that shape the future of medicine.

You will be key in orchestrating and managing pharmacy aspects within our clinical trials. Your responsibilities will extend beyond traditional pharmacy roles, involving strategic planning, resource coordination, and project execution to ensure successful completion of clinical trials. If you are a forward‑thinking pharmacist eager to integrate project management skills into your role, this is the opportunity for you.

The post will allow you to gain experience in aseptic preparation of the IMPs in our clinical trials aseptic unit and ATMP Unit.

Applicants not meeting the full person specification will be considered. If successful, the applicant would be appointed to a lower band until competencies for this post are achieved. All training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

Participate in all aspects of Pharmacy Clinical Trial from setup to close down. This encompasses, but is not restricted to:

• Feasibility review to determine if trial can be supported by clinical trials pharmacy.
• Present costings to sponsors for pharmacy operational expenses during the trial.
• Setup and update study specific documents.
• Process amendments in timely manner.
• Proactively address challenges to ensure progression of trials, maintaining patient safety and data integrity.
• Provide regular updates on pharmaceutical aspects of trials to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Accuracy check oral and aseptically prepared trial medications as required.
• Co‑ordinate and deliver Pharmacy support to Researchers in the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Work with the dedicated Clinical Trial Team, to plan the workload for Pharmacy Services for the Trust and ensure operational implementation.
• Ensure Pharmacy procedures relating to clinical trials involving Investigational Medicinal Products are in accordance with appropriate regulations (ICH/GCP, EU Directive 2001/20/EC, FDA, GMP) and with Research Governance Framework.
• Provide highly specialised professional expertise to Researchers in the development of clinical trial protocols involving medication and related substances and to provide advice & information regarding the application for Clinical Trial Authorisation certification from the MHRA.
• Interact with and support Clinical Trial Technicians and Senior Technical Officer.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals – the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals – Issuu

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Person Specification

• M Pharm Qualified to masters degree level (4 year MPharm) or equivalent
• Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (Great Britain)
• Wide Hospital Pharmacy experience
• Problem identification and solving skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Good team member
• Good time management and well organised
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good negotiation skills. Good interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Diploma/MSc in Clinical/Hospital Pharmacy or appropriate Research Qualification
• Previous Clinical Trials or Research experience
• Aseptic Unit experience
• Research Ethics experience / training
• Involvement in developing a service
• Experience in presenting to a group

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Churchill Hospital (cross site as needed)

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full‑time

Reference number

321-CORP-7543100-B7-INT

Job locations

Churchill Hospital (cross site as needed)