Science and Research Committee member in London

Role: Science and Research Committee Member

Location: Annual face-to-face meeting in London, with additional meetings conducted virtually

Duration: Initial Term of three years

The Science and Research Committee (SRC) is a key expert advisory committee of the RPS. As the RPS evolves into the Royal College of Pharmacy, the SRC plays a central role in strengthening the organisation's scientific authority, research leadership and evidence base.

Main Accountabilities:

• Advise the RPS Assembly on matters relating to pharmaceutical science and research in pharmacy.
• Support the development and delivery of the RPS Science and Research strategy, enhancing the Society's reputation and authority as it transitions to a Royal College.
• Review reports from the relevant forums and groups and comment and feedback on performance and improvement.
• Provide expert input into the development of professional standards, guidance, policy positions and responses to consultations.
• Lead or contribute to thought leadership outputs, including reports, position statements and evidence summaries, to inform the profession and RPS governance bodies.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Recognised national and, ideally, international as having expertise in pharmaceutical science or pharmacy-related research with evidence of impact on practice, policy, education or innovation (nominees should be at the forefront of practice).
• Experienced across one or more sectors, at a senior level, including academia, industry, healthcare, the voluntary sector or public bodies.
• Committed to inclusive leadership, collaboration and professional integrity.
• Have broad discipline expertise (broad knowledge and expertise in a relevant specialty research area and/or multidisciplinary experience in two or more discipline areas is desirable – specialists and generalists).
• Membership of the RPS is required for the duration of the appointment (or willingness to become a member where eligible).

About The RPS:

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) is the professional leadership body for pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists in Great Britain. We support pharmacists in their education and development, promote pharmacy in the media and government, and lead the way in medicines information across Great Britain and around the world. Our mission is to put pharmacy at the forefront of healthcare. Our vision is to become the world leader in the safe and effective use of medicines.

Please note this is a voluntary role.

To apply, please send a CV or Profile and a supporting statement via the link below. We are committed to making the application process inclusive. Closing date: 8th March 2026.

We are passionate about creating a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity; these are part of our core values at RPS and we are striving to have an organisation that represents the diversity of the profession. At RPS we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.