At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clinical trials by managing investigational medicinal products and collaborating with researchers.
- Company: Join King’s College London, a leader in clinical research and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent contract, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with potential travel opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare by contributing to groundbreaking clinical trials.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified pharmacist with clinical trials experience.
The predicted salary is between 51974 - 61021 £ per year.
Location: London
Salary: £51,974 to £61,021 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 4th July 2024
Closes: 16th July 2024
Job Ref: 092225
About Us
King’s Clinical Trials Unit (KCTU) manages a diverse portfolio of clinical trials, both medicinal and non-medicinal. We are dedicated to providing support to investigators for the efficient and cost-effective delivery of trials. Our commitment is to streamline processes and avoid unnecessary bureaucracy, ensuring the responsible use of public funds.
About the Role
As a Trials Pharmacist, you will join the pharmacy section of our operational team, providing Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) management support to Chief Investigators. Your responsibilities will include identifying and agreeing on requirements for active and comparator IMPs, discussing blinding options, sourcing suppliers, and overseeing manufacturing plans. Additionally, you will develop and deliver operational plans to support multicentre trials in compliance with relevant regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist IMP management support to Chief Investigators.
- Maintain adequate stock levels of IMPs at manufacturers, vendors, and study sites throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage communications between Chief Investigators and manufacturers.
- Collaborate with contracts teams, Sponsors, and Trial Managers to ensure effective IMP management in clinical trials.
About You
To succeed in this role, you must be a qualified pharmacist with substantial clinical trials experience in hospital, academia, or industry settings. A thorough understanding of clinical trials legislation is essential.
Essential Criteria:
- Master’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain (GPhC).
- Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
- Experience as a Clinical Trials Pharmacist.
- Knowledge of IMP legislation and guidance.
- Proven problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational, IT, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivation and the ability to motivate others.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience reviewing drug supply agreements and technical/quality agreements.
- Line management experience.
- Project management experience.
This full-time position (35 hours per week) offers an indefinite contract. The primary location is Denmark Hill, with potential travel to other locations for project meetings within King’s Health Partners (KHP) and occasionally across the UK and overseas.
Application Process
For full details on the role, skills, knowledge, and experience required, please refer to the Job Description available via the ‘Apply’ button. This document outlines the criteria to be assessed at each recruitment stage.
Closing Date: 16th July 2024
Join us at King’s College London and contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials. Apply now and become a vital part of our dynamic team.
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