Superintendent Pharmacist

Montu UK; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday, rising to 27 after a1

Pension matching up to 5%

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Montu UK, a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines, seeks a Superintendent Pharmacist to lead clinical and regulatory operations for a fast-growing, digital-first pharmacy platform.

You will own governance, GPhC/MHRA compliance, and the automation strategy while managing a 100+ staff team in a high-volume environment. The role offers a high-paced, impactful setting with significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GPhC and aware of MHRA regulations.
• Experience as a superintendent pharmacist or senior pharmacy leader in high-volume settings.
• Experience with regulatory inspections and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and governance for a high-volume digital-first operation.
• Oversee regulatory compliance across pharmacy operations (GPhC/MHRA).
• Lead Controlled Drugs governance and scale governance processes.
• Manage a 100+ pharmacy staff and clinical competency programs.
• Shape pharmacy systems, SOPs, and automation strategy.

Skills

Clinical governance

GPhC knowledge

Automation familiarity

Commercial awareness

Cross-functional influence

Education

GPhC pharmacist registration

Tools

Pharmacy technology

SOPs

Automation systems

Job description

You'll lead clinical and regulatory operations at Montu Pharmacy – the dispensing engine behind the UK's largest medical cannabis clinic. We're processing 50,000 prescriptions monthly with 10% month-on-month growth. This isn't a traditional pharmacy role.

You'll own:

• Clinical governance and professional leadership for a digital-first, high-volume operation
• GPhC and regulatory compliance across all pharmacy operations
• Controlled Drugs governance and record-keeping at scale
• Team leadership and clinical competency for 100+ pharmacy staff
• Pharmacy systems, SOPs, and automation strategy
• Regulatory inspections, audits, and industry representation

Who we're looking for

• Worked as a Superintendent Pharmacist in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Led clinical teams in a scale-up, healthtech, or innovative healthcare setting
• Worked where the rulebook was still being written (and thrived in it)

You are:

• Registered with GPhC, with strong knowledge of current GPhC Standards and MHRA regulations
• Experienced in Controlled Drugs governance and regulatory compliance
• Comfortable with automation, pharmacy technology, and operational efficiency
• A calm decision-maker who can hold rigorous standards whilst navigating growth and complexity
• Commercially aware – you understand KPIs and how pharmacy operations drive business
• Able to influence across clinical and non-clinical teams
• Genuinely interested in healthcare innovation

This is not for you if: you're looking for a predictable, quiet pharmacy role in a traditional setting. The pace is real. The expectations are high. You'll need to act decisively without waiting for everything to be settled first.

Experience Required

• Current GPhC registration as a Pharmacist
• Experience as a Superintendent Pharmacist or senior pharmacy leader
• Deep understanding of GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals
• MHRA regulations knowledge (importing, wholesaling, storage standards)
• Experience managing Controlled Drugs governance and regulation compliance
• Track record leading teams in high-volume pharmacy
• Experience with regulatory inspections and audit readiness
• Online pharmacy or digital health experience
• Medical cannabis or private healthcare sector experience
• Multi-site pharmacy or scaling operations experience
• Pharmacy technology, automation, or systems implementation experience

What success looks like

Within your first year:

• You've earned trust with the clinical and operations teams
• Pharmacy governance frameworks are documented, audited, and fit for purpose
• Team competencies are assessed, trained, and maintained to GPhC standards
• Controlled Drugs governance is robust, auditable, and scalable for growth
• You've led the pharmacy through a successful regulatory inspection or audit
• You've identified and influenced implementation of key technology or automation improvements
• You're actively shaping the pharmacy's clinical and regulatory strategy

What you'll be doing

Daily:

• Provide clinical leadership and ensure patient-centred governance
• Oversee pharmacy operations, staff competencies, and SOPs
• Maintain GPhC and MHRA compliance across all areas
• Manage Controlled Drugs records and governance
• Monitor medicines expenditure and suggest scalable improvements
• Support the team to maintain accuracy and pace simultaneously

Strategic:

• Shape clinical and governance strategy alongside senior leadership
• Evaluate new services and products for regulatory feasibility
• Lead regulatory readiness for business expansion
• Represent Montu with regulators and industry bodies
• Influence pharmacy technology and automation investments
• Support business growth through scalable governance frameworks

The scope

You'll be responsible for:

• 50,000+ prescriptions per month (and growing 10% monthly)
• Millions of pounds of medicines under management annually
• Clinical oversight of a 100+ person pharmacy team
• Compliance across GPhC, MHRA, and all statutory regulations
• Controlled Drugs governance and audit
• Pharmacy systems and SOP governance
• Regulatory inspections and audit preparation
• Collaboration with clinical, operations, technology, and commercial teams

What we offer:

The salary range is £100,000 to £110,000 depending on experience, with a 25% performance-related bonus. Alongside that:

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday, rising to 27 after year one and 30 after year three, plus 8 bank holidays
• Pension matching up to 5% employer contributions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle-to-work and EV scheme
• Genuine growth: collaboration across teams, representation at industry events, and direct involvement in shaping a scaling business

About Montu

Montu UK is the leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines, dedicated to improving patient access to safe and effective treatments. Our mission is to transform lives by combining innovative technology with high-quality clinical care, ensuring patients receive the support they need at every step of their journey.

As a fast-growing organisation, we offer a collaborative environment where talented people develop their careers whilst contributing to meaningful change in healthcare. Your work here has a direct impact on patients' lives and on expanding access to modern medical treatments.