Pharmacist urgently required for Locum Assignment in Central London
We are currently working with one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies assisting with phase 1-2 trials from a central London hospital trust.
Key skills required for this attractive assignment include;
• Lead activities in the drug preparation room/area ensuring compliance with regulatory requirement, applicable guidelines and SOPs. Prepare study drugs. Ensure study drug-related documentation is complete and available for archiving on completion of the study.
• Assist in overseeing compliance and documentation related to the receipt, storage, dispensing/accountability of both investigational clinical trial supplies and non-study drugs. Oversee the return of investigational clinical trial supplies to sponsor or their destruction. Prepare annual turnover reports as needed.
• During project initiation, liaise closely with sponsor, project manager, and other project team members regarding pharmaceutical matters. Work closely with subcontractors needed for supply and preparation of investigational clinical trial products. Manage the development of the protocol for study drug preparation in agreement with the sponsor, the project manager and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure that investigational clinical trial supplies are on site and that necessary documentation and authorizations are in place before the trial begins. Ensure that regulatory requirements for import and export of investigational clinical trial supplies are fulfilled. Perform packing and labeling of clinical supplies as needed.
• Assist QA in the preparation of external sponsor audits and regulatory inspections. Respond to internal and external audit/inspection findings in relation to investigational products and drug preparation room/area.
• Contribute to the development, review and implementation of standard operating procedures and ensure the safe and effective delivery of technical services through the use of these standardized procedures.
• Maintain required certifications. Attend educational and training events as required.
• Provide direction and mentoring to Pharmacy Technicians.
Qualifications
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical principals and practices
• In-depth knowledge of applicable guidelines such as GMP
• In-depth knowledge of applicable regulations
• In-depth knowledge of applicable study SOPs
• Working knowledge of drug development process
• Good organizational skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Effective skill in using MS Office applications, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to focus on detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co workers, managers and clients
Minimum required education and experience
• Bachelor's degree or educational equivalent in Pharmacy and relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Applicable certifications and licenses as required by country, state, and/or other regulatory bodies.
If you are a locum pharmacist seeking immediate work for a few months then please contact Michele Jogee immediately on 07837716239 to arrange next stage.
Your current CV should be forwarded to Michele@healthprofessionals.co.uk