Job Description

: Healthcare Development Manager (Pharmacist)

Position Summary

We are seeking a clinically experienced and passionate pharmacist with a background in mental health to join us as a Healthcare Development Manager. This is a unique opportunity for a hospital or community-based mental health pharmacist looking to transition into the pharmaceutical industry while staying close to patient impact.

This role will serve as a key clinical support function to NHS partners, particularly in the implementation of shared care and community services. It is ideal for pharmacists looking to evolve their careers beyond clinical dispensing into a service-facing, strategic partnership role.

Role Details

Contract: Full-time, permanent Location: Midlands and South Travel: Field-based with approximately 80% regional/national travel to NHS and healthcare partner sites. Salary: Competitive but dependent on experience
Key Responsibilities

- Act as a clinical liaison between the company and NHS Trusts, private providers, and CMHTs

- Provide practical guidance to customers setting up or optimising pharmaceutical services in the community

- Support the implementation antipsychotic service model, including troubleshooting logistics, SOPs, and clinical queries

- Attend site visits, webinars, training sessions and multidisciplinary meetings to support prescribers and pharmacists

- Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge of antipsychotic and associated therapies

- Contribute to internal understanding of NHS structures and service challenges

Person Specification

- GPhC-registered pharmacist with experience in mental health pharmacy (hospital or community)

- Demonstrated understanding of schizophrenia service provision

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to engage clinicians and stakeholders

- Passion for service improvement and innovation

- Interest in transitioning into the pharmaceutical industry and developing professionally over time

- Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team

Desirable (Training Can Be Provided)

- Experience supporting shared care agreements or outpatient clinics

- Awareness of pharmacovigilance, regulatory compliance, or Good Distribution Practice (GDP)

- ABPI qualification or willingness to train toward it

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity for a pharmacist seeking career diversification while remaining clinically connected. We offer a flexible, growth-oriented environment where the right candidate can shape the future of mental health service provision. Future progression opportunities may include:

- Medical Science Liaison (MSL)

- Pharmacovigilance or regulatory affairs roles

- Strategic or tender support

- Training and education development

We welcome applications from pharmacists ready to bring their patient insight into a broader, system-impacting role.

We are a healthcare-focused organisation working in partnership with NHS Trusts and community services to improve the delivery of mental health treatments. Our work combines clinical insight with innovative service models, supporting both public and private care settings.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a CV and cover letter. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our HR team in confidence, Preetam Patel (p.patel@leydendelta.nl).

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free or subsidised travel On-site parking Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

GPhC registration (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ross-on-Wye HR9 5ND