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Head of Pharmacy; Superintendent

Job in Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listing for: Eucalyptus
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-29
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Pharmacy Technician, Healthcare Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Head of Pharmacy (Superintendent)

We’re making good health last a lifetime

More than 1 billion people globally live with obesity - a major leading indicator of many preventable chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

Eucalyptus is the company behind “Juniper”, one of the world’s largest weight management programmes combining GLP-1 medication with a tailored nutrition and exercise programme, supported by our multidisciplinary care team of prescribers, health coaches, dietitians, nurses and pharmacists.

Our published clinical research demonstrates that our combined approach to weight management and lifestyle change means that our patients are 4x as likely to lose significant weight through their course of treatment with Juniper.

Since launching, we’ve grown fast to support millions of patients. In the last 12 months…

  • Globally, grew revenue by >150% YoY, while reducing cash burned by 90% YoY, with over $100M USD raised from global investors such as BOND, New View, Blackbird and Airtree - early backers of companies like Canva, Stripe and Air Bnb
  • Grew to over 120,000 monthly active patients globally across our weight management programme
  • Grew from 20,000 to ~70,000 patients in the UK, and received selective

    NICE endorsement to provide service to the NHS
  • Tailored our offering to over 20,000 patients in Germany and Japan, with a goal to extend our patient base to over 50,000 patients across both markets in 2026
About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Pharmacy (Superintendent Pharmacist) to lead the governance, compliance, and operational oversight of our pharmacy in Aston, Birmingham.

You’ll hold ultimate accountability for ensuring all dispensing, supply, and clinical activities meet GPhC and CQC standards, while maintaining the highest levels of patient safety and professional integrity.

You will work closely with our clinical, operations, and technology teams to ensure safe and efficient medicines management, acting as the key link between the business, regulators, and patients.

This is a full-time, on-site role with a minimum requirement of 10 years’ experience as a registered Pharmacist and at least 3 years as a Superintendent Pharmacist or equivalent senior governance role.

What You’ll Do
  • Serve as the Superintendent Pharmacist for the business, ensuring full compliance with the Medicines Act 1968, Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, and GPhC Standards for Registered Pharmacies.
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership across all pharmacy activities, including prescription validation, dispensing, and patient communication.
  • Oversee clinical governance frameworks, ensuring risk, quality assurance, and incident reporting meet internal and regulatory expectations.
  • Act as the primary liaison with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), ensuring all notifications and registrations are accurate and up to date.
  • Maintain oversight of controlled drug management, ensuring appropriate recording, storage, and destruction procedures are in place.
  • Ensure all SOPs and governance processes are regularly reviewed and compliant with current legislation.
  • Lead and mentor the clinical pharmacy team - supporting ongoing training, competency assessment, and professional development.
  • Champion patient-centred care and continuous improvement across all pharmacy and clinical operations.
  • Support business growth by advising on safe implementation of new products, services, or treatment models.
  • Oversee audit and inspection readiness activities, ensuring regulatory compliance at all times.
About You

You’re a detail-oriented, forward-thinking pharmacist with a passion for governance, leadership, operational excellence and patient safety. You combine deep regulatory knowledge with strong people and operational management skills.

You’re comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and can balance clinical rigour with pragmatic decision-making.

You bring credibility as a senior pharmacist who can engage confidently with regulators, clinicians, and executives alike - ensuring our pharmacy operates safely, ethically, and efficiently.

Skills and Experience
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience as a registered pharmacist with the General…
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