Principal Pharmacist - Clinical Trials CRDC
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
London, SE1 9RTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£75,328 to £86,114
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative and forward-thinking pharmacist to lead and develop the clinical trials pharmacy service across the CRDC...
The post holder will lead the delivery and development of the Clinical Trials pharmacy service, supporting safe, timely trial set-up and high-quality care throughout the research cycle. Working closely with pharmacy colleagues, research teams, investigators and sponsors, the post holder will provide specialist advice on trial feasibility, oversee the review and approval of studies, and ensure robust systems for the management and supply of clinical trial medicines. They will lead service improvement initiatives, strengthen governance and regulatory compliance, manage resources and support financial sustainability. Developing staff through training, coaching and mentoring, the post holder will also contribute to audits, inspections and collaborative working across the wider research network.
Leadership and service developmentLead the delivery and development of the Clinical Trials pharmacy service across the CRDC, driving improvement, managing resources and supporting financial sustainability.
Clinical trials deliveryProvide specialist advice on trial feasibility, oversee pharmacy review, approval and set-up of studies, and ensure safe systems for the management, dispensing and supply of clinical trial medicines.
Governance and quality assuranceMaintain regulatory compliance, oversee risk management and contribute to audits, monitoring visits and inspections, ensuring safe, high-quality care throughout the research cycle.
Partnership workingWork closely with pharmacy colleagues, research teams, investigators and sponsors to support timely trial delivery and promote shared learning across the Trust and wider research network.
Staff development and trainingLead and develop the team through training, coaching and mentoring, ensuring staff have the knowledge and competencies to deliver a high-quality clinical trials pharmacy service.
The R&D Department at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTFT) is a leading centre for innovative research in London, with a nationally recognised portfolio and infrastructure. We work in partnership with NIHR, DHSC and HRA and are active members of the Shelford Group, University Hospitals Association and UKRD.
Our NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) spans St Thomas', Guy's, Evelina London Children's and Royal Brompton hospitals. Guy's hosts an MHRA-accredited Phase I Unit. Its Biomedical Hub brings together the NIHR CRF and Advanced Therapies Manufacturing (GMP) Unit, while the Advanced Therapies Accelerator houses immune monitoring and genomics platforms, supported by statistics, data management and clinical trials management.
The MedTech Hub at St Thomas' incorporates CRF imaging facilities, the pan-London 7T MRI scanner and the Innovate UK London Medical Imaging and AI Centre for Value Based Healthcare.The Trust hosts the NIHR Clinical Research Network in South London and, in partnership with the University of Leeds, has held the contract for the NIHR Clinical Research Network Coordinating Centre since 2015, supporting its influence on research nationally.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive recent post registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist in a specialist area
- Significant experience in clinical trials pharmacy, ideally within oncology, haematology or another complex specialist service
- Experience of leading or developing a clinical pharmacy or clinical trials pharmacy service
- Experience of working as part of clinical and operational leadership across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of managing staff / acting as a line manager
- Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals and wider stakeholders to deliver service improvement
- Experience of developing and implementing policies, procedures, guidelines and governance processes
- Experience of clinical governance, risk management, incident investigation and audit/inspection readiness
- Experience of supporting the set-up, review and delivery of clinical trials, including understanding of relevant legislation and Good Clinical Practice
- Understanding of quality improvement and experience of delivering service or process improvement in practice
Desirable
- Experience of working with aseptic, manufacturing or technical services interfaces relevant to clinical trials pharmacy
- Experience of contributing to business planning, income/resource modelling, or cross-organisational service development
Qualifications / Education
Essential
- MPharm (or equivalent) degree
- Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy Practice (PGCert, MSc or equivalent)
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Registered with the GPhC as a non-medical prescriber
- Evidence of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training
Desirable: - Member of relevant professional groups (RPS, UKCPA); - Relevant leadership / management qualification, or postgraduate study at Masters level
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and plan work effectively, alone and for a team, including the ability to delegate
- Ability to work effectively in a complex and changing clinical, operational and research environment
- Ability to influence, negotiate and appropriately challenge practice with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to identify, manage and monitor risk, and maintain robust governance and audit readiness
Desirable
- Evidence of application of principles of evidence based practice and research methodology
- Able to compile and present a business case to support service / team development
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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