Senior Clinical Research Pharmacist

Our client is a forward-thinking clinical research organisation delivering scientifically rigorous trials through a collaborative CRO model, established site network, and innovative therapy development programmes.

They specialise in Mental Health and CNS research, supporting complex and novel drug development studies across Phase I–III.

We are seeking a Lead
Clinical Trial Pharmacist to join a growing clinical research team in London.

This is a senior-level position with significant responsibility across pharmacy operations within clinical trials. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and efficient management of medicines across multiple studies, while acting as a senior pharmaceutical point of contact within the organisation.

• Oversee pharmacy activities across clinical trials in line with UK/EU legislation, ICH‑GCP, GMP and internal SOPs
• Act as a senior pharmaceutical contact for trial and non‑trial medication queries
• Support the safe delivery of Phase I–III clinical trials within a multidisciplinary environment
• Review protocols, pharmacy manuals and study documentation, providing regulatory and feasibility input
• Prepare pharmacy risk assessments and develop study‑specific pharmacy documentation
• Manage IMP lifecycle processes including procurement, receipt, storage, dispensing, accountability, returns and destruction
• Maintain pharmacy site files and support monitoring visits and inspections
• Contribute to MHRA and Home Office compliance activities, including controlled drug governance
• Conduct internal quality checks and ensure adherence to medicines legislation
• Oversee non‑trial medication procurement and stock management processes
• Ensure pharmacy equipment is maintained, calibrated and compliant
• Write, review and update pharmacy SOPs and quality documentation
• Support and mentor junior pharmacists and pharmacy staff
• Deliver training on clinical trial pharmacy processes
• Provide pharmaceutical care and counselling to study participants
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to maintain high‑quality pharmacy operations

• Significant experience within clinical pharmacy, ideally in a clinical trials or research setting
• Strong working knowledge of ICH‑GCP, GMP, MHRA standards and UK medicines legislation
• Experience managing IMPs within clinical research
• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience
• Essential:
  Experience working with the Home Office and controlled drug governance
• Commitment to high‑quality participant care and regulatory excellence

This is an opportunity to join a progressive and expanding clinical research organisation at a senior level, contributing to high‑impact Mental Health and CNS studies while shaping pharmacy excellence within an innovative environment.