Job Description

As Deputy Head of Pharmacy for Clinical Trials , you'll lead a fast-paced, innovative service overseeing both commercial and non-commercial trials. You'll ensure drug delivery meets the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality--aligned with ICH-GCP, GMP, and national/international regulations. Working closely with the Head of Pharmacy Clinical Trials & ATMPs, you'll help maximise trial participation and patient benefit, while supporting the Trust's reputation for research excellence.



This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of clinical trials at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. You'll lead the development of SOPs, training programmes, and guidance for pharmacy and Trust staff, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments including R&D, haematology, and clinical research units. Your strategic input will influence policy and service development locally and nationally, while maintaining strong financial governance and providing expert pharmaceutical advice.



You'll join a passionate, forward-thinking team known for its inclusive culture and commitment to patient-centred care through cutting-edge research. If you're ready to lead with purpose, contribute to national best practice, and grow within a supportive and ambitious environment--this is the role for you.

Lead and Collaborate :

Partner with Pharmacy Clinical Trials, R&D, and wider Trust teams to deliver strategic goals for ATMPs and clinical trials.

Drive Quality and Performance :

Manage quality improvement plans and resolve complex clinical trial issues to ensure patient safety and service excellence.

Champion Change :

Lead updates to policies and procedures, promoting a culture of transparency, learning, and continuous improvement.

Engage Stakeholders :

Work with clinicians, sponsors, patients, and regulators to support service delivery and resolve challenges.

Ensure Compliance :

Oversee trial setup and conduct, ensuring alignment with national and international regulations and acting as a key governance lead.

Lead and Manage Teams :

Oversee recruitment, HR, and daily operations of the clinical trials pharmacy team, ensuring GCP and GMP standards.

Strategic Planning :

Assess trial feasibility, manage risks, and support business cases and readiness for new therapies.

Financial Oversight :

Manage budgets, contracts, and equipment, ensuring safe use and effective supplier engagement.

Quality and Accreditation :

Maintain quality systems, support JACIE accreditation, and respond to audits and recalls.

Leadership and Representation :

Act as Deputy Management Representative, mentor staff, and lead cross-departmental planning.



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