Job Description

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician passionate about innovation in clinical trials and advanced therapies?



Join our dynamic team as Chief Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials, Aseptics & ATMPs, where you will lead the technical delivery of our cutting-edge research services, working with a wide network of partners including Sponsors, CROs, Imperial College, and NHS research teams.



In this senior role, you will manage and develop our technical and support staff, drive service improvements, and ensure compliance with GMP, GCP, and UK regulatory standards. You will oversee the set-up and delivery of clinical trials within our aseptic units and stem cell/ATMP facilities, supporting the safe, effective, and innovative care of our patients and research participants.



If you are highly organised, detail focused, and ready to make a significant impact in research pharmacy, we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the future of clinical trials and advanced therapy services within a world-leading NHS Trust and working alongside regional and national colleagues to advance the UK as a research destination.



Lead, develop and deliver the technical elements of the pharmacy clinical trials service across the Trust, in collaboration with the Chief Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials Dispensary & Sponsored Studies and the Head of Pharmacy Clinical Trials & ATMPs.



Develop specialist technical services for the conduct of clinical trials involving injectables and ATMPs in line with national and regulatory requirements and best practice, working with the Aseptic Unit, QA, stem cell lab and other advanced therapy services. Help to set a patient-centred strategic direction for the technical elements of the Pharmacy Clinical Trials and ATMP service.



Support the Chief Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials Dispensary & Sponsored Studies in advising R&D and the Sponsor Pharmacist on Imperial-sponsored trials (Trust and College) of clinical trials involving Aseptics and ATMPs. Work to ensure that drug delivery in these clinical trials is designed and manufactured/ compounded effectively and efficiently to the highest standards, in line with national and regulatory requirements and best practice, to benefit our patients and science.



Lead, manage and develop technical and support staff within the clinical trials team. Act as a role model and educator, providing leadership, training, advice and support to the clinical trials, aseptic unit and QA teams in the area of clinical trials focusing on Aseptics and ATMPs.



At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.



Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.



Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.



We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.