Job description

Richmond Pharmacology is one of Europe's leading early phase Contract Research Organizations, conducting phase 1 and early phase 2 trials across a variety of therapeutic areas. We have a growing phase 3 portfolio too, and our continued expansion has led us to expand our pharmacy team.

We are seeking a Pharmacy Associate who will be responsible for assisting the Pharmacy Department in the timely preparation and the manufacturing of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMP) at Richmond Pharmacology.

Responsibilities:

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To adhere to a planned schedule of work in line with the Pharmacy rota set by the Pharmacy Services Manager.

• To assist in the review of study protocols and pharmacy manuals with particular attention to the IMP-related protocol sections.
• To assist with the generation of pharmacy study documents and to ensure that all documents are accurate, complete and QC checked.
• To prepare Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) for clinical trials, including but not limited to reconstitution, packing, labelling and dispensing according to GMP.
• To work closely with Research Physicians, Project Managers and other core members of the clinical project team to ensure safe and efficient conduct of the clinical trials.
• To participate in ordering pharmacy related study supplies as applicable and make sure all supplies are in place prior to the start of the study.
• To receive study supplies and drug accountability throughout the trial.
• To ensure IMPs and other drug supplies (NIMPS, rescue medications etc.) are received and stored according to the Pharmacy SOP and GMP.
• To complete drug reconciliation and facilitate IMP return to client/destruction and all documentation related to this.
• To complete weekly temperature records.
• To complete monthly emergency drug trolley checks.
• To assist in resolving any issues raised by quality control including data query resolution.
• To assist in the study close out and interim monitoring visits.
• To assist with the archiving of all pharmacy related study documentation.
• To ensure compliance with RPL’s Pharmaceutical Quality Management system in accordance with relevant SOPs and instructions and the expert knowledge of RPL Qualified Persons.
• To complete all Pharmacy staff training activities.
• To remain delegated to all relevant studies by having read and acknowledged all Standard Operating Procedures and study documents when due.

• To assist in the review of any process deviations and take corrective actions as instructed by the Qualified Persons and/or Pharmacy Services Manager (as applicable).
• To participate in all Pharmacy meetings when required.
• To complete any other activities as advised by the Pharmacy Services Manager.

In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package, including matching pension contributions (5%), life assurance (3x salary), private single medical and dental insurance and a generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days, excluding bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per annum, up to a maximum of 30 days.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £25,000.00 per year