Pharmacy Clinical Trials Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, and forward thinking pharmacy technician to join our pharmacy clinical trials management team. The postholder will provide leadership in maintaining and developing a quality clinical trial service for the pharmacy department. This will be in accordance with current UK and EU legislation, NHS frameworks and Trust policy through all pharmacy aspects of the clinical trial process across a range of therapeutic areas.
The postholder will work with pharmacy staff, clinicians and researchers, the Trust R&D directorate and sponsors of clinical research both internal and external to the Trust., + Manage, lead and develop a quality clinical trial service for the pharmacy department, co-ordinating services across different sections of the pharmacy.
+ Plan and organise pharmacy clinical trial activities in accordance with current UK and EU legislation, NHS frameworks and Trust policy through all pharmacy aspects of the clinical trial process across all therapeutic areas.
+ Design and implement clinical trial training programmes for all grades of pharmacy staff, and assess staff competence.
+ Negotiate and agree the provision of pharmacy services and appropriate remuneration for clinical trials.
+ Risk assess clinical trial supplies, packaging and labelling to safeguard patients.
+ Provide expert knowledge to Investigators (consultant medical staff) and sponsors of clinical research both internal and external to the Trust.

Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Applicants must have membership of the General Pharmaceutical Council, be ICH GCP accredited, and possess relevant supporting qualifications. Extensive experience within a hospital pharmacy environment including recent experience in clinical trials delivery is essential.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we'll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.