Research and Development Pharmacist

About the role

The Research and Development Pharmacist will support the pharmacy service within the R&D department, providing pharmaceutical expertise for all clinical trials involving investigational medicinal products (CTIMPs). The role involves shaping policies, guidelines and procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain pharmacy service policies, guidelines and procedures for R&D.
• Provide pharmaceutical support and advice for all CTIMPs.
• Comment on policy and service changes, contributing to R&D service development.
• Communicate with R&D colleagues to assess and meet IMP management needs, including planning and delivering training sessions.
• Undertake relevant training, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Participate regularly in CTIMP meetings and other clinical/R&D meetings.
• Support the medicine optimisation agenda for CTIMPs.
• Deputise for the R&D Pharmacy Lead as required.
• Assist in preparation for monitoring visits and audits by internal or external regulatory bodies.

Required profile

• Qualified pharmacist with experience in research and development environments.
• Familiarity with clinical trial processes and investigational medicinal products.
• Ability to develop and review pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with multidisciplinary R&D teams.

Required skills

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) knowledge.
• IMP (Investigational Medicinal Product) management.