Job Title: Locum Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist Location: Lincolnshire
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Band: 8b
Potential for high pay with the right experience!
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Lead Clinical Trials Pharmacist to oversee and manage all pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials across a Trust in Lincolnshire. This pivotal role ensures compliance with EU legislation, ICH GCP, EU GMP, and Trust policies, while leading a dedicated clinical trials pharmacy team. The postholder will be responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of the clinical trials service, including trial feasibility, set-up, prescription validation, aseptic services, training, and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the Trust-wide lead for pharmaceutical services in clinical trials.
Manage the clinical trials pharmacy team, including HR, training, and performance.
Oversee trial feasibility assessments, set-up, and ongoing delivery.
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (MHRA, GCP, GMP).
Lead on prescription generation, clinical validation, and aseptic checking.
Liaise with investigators, research nurses, sponsors, and regulatory bodies.
Maintain accurate documentation, SOPs, and training records.
Provide expert advice and training to pharmacy and clinical staff.
Monitor trial capacity, resource allocation, and financial reimbursement.
Represent the Trust at local and national research forums.
Requirements:
GPhC registered pharmacist.
Proven experience in clinical trials pharmacy.
Trained in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and EU Clinical Trials Directive.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Ability to work across multiple Trust sites and attend external meetings.
IT literate with a commitment to continuous professional development.