Pharmacy Manager - Medicines Evaluation Unit Ltd, IQVIA business

Overview

Pharmacy Manager – GMP Pharmacy & Manufacturing. Full Time.

The Medicines Evaluation Unit, an IQVIA business, is one of the UK’s leading contract research organisations conducting clinical trials for the pharmaceutical industry. The organisation holds MHRA Phase I Accreditation, together with an MHRA Manufacturing Licence MIA (IMP). Our state-of-the-art facility operates under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Pharmacy Manager to join our production team. As a Pharmacy Manager, you will assist the Head of Pharmacy to support operational functions of the MEU pharmacy department and GMP manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in supporting the preparation, packaging, dispensing and quality control of pharmaceutical products. This management role combines accuracy with strict compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.

• Assist the Head of Pharmacy to support operational functions of the MEU pharmacy department and GMP manufacturing facility.
• Support preparation, packaging, dispensing and quality control of pharmaceutical products.
• Ensure compliance with GMP guidelines and regulatory requirements.

• Registered Pharmacist (GPhC) or equivalent relevant scientific qualification (e.g. Registered Pharmacy Technician).
• Significant experience in GMP sterile and non-sterile manufacturing, IMP handling, or clinical trial pharmacy operations.
• Strong working knowledge of EU GMP, GCP, UK Clinical Trials Regulations, and MHRA inspection requirements.
• Proven leadership and team management skills within a regulated environment.
• Excellent documentation, organisational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload and make decisions under inspection-ready conditions.

• Experience with in an MHRA Phase I unit, CRO, or early-phase manufacturing environment.
• Experience with aseptic or sterile manufacturing.
• Knowledge of QMS tools, CAPA management, and risk-based approaches.
• Experience supporting facility design, qualification, or expansion projects.

• Proactive, accountable, and quality-driven with strong attention to detail.
• Confident and calm under pressure with sound professional judgement.
• Collaborative and adaptable, capable of leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of GMP and GCP compliance.

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• A supportive, safety-focused working environment
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus and healthcare plan after a qualifying period
• Free secure on-site parking