Head of Pharmacy Aseptics and Clinical Trials
THE ROYAL MARSDEN, Chelsea, Greater London
Head of Pharmacy Aseptics and Clinical Trials
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THE ROYAL MARSDEN, Chelsea, Greater London
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
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Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 23163b7c9a904e0f929d8eb7c1dddafa
Full Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the senior leadership team of the the pharmacy department at The Royal Marsden. The Head of Aseptics and Clinical Trials provides leadership and management to a dedicated team of staff supporting our trial and aseptics activities. The team actively support over 450 clinical trials, opening an average of 12 new trials every month. The aseptic service prepares many of the drugs used in our clincial trials and supports the provision of over 6000 IV doses of chemotherapy every month. In 2025 a new state of the art aseptic unit will be opening on our Sutton site., Responsible for the leadership and strategic development of the pharmacy aseptic services and clinical trials service across the Trust, including clinical education, training and research.
Lead and manage the Clinical Trials and Aseptics Service in accordance with current UK Regulations, the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) regulation 2004 (EU Clinical Trial Directive) and all updates, together with ICH GCP guidelines and departmental procedures and ensure provision of a high quality service to patients and staff at the Royal Marsden.
To set standards for the aseptic and clinical trial pharmacy service, monitor performance and ensure that services are provided efficiently, to the required GCP and MHRA standards, within budgeted costs and in accordance with the needs of users.
To act as a management and pharmacy role model
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.