Lead Compounding Pharmacist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Didcot
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£100,000 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

Compounding Pharmacy GPhC Registration MHRA Compliance SOP Development Team Leadership Quality Control Pharmacy Technology Regulatory Compliance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Reference: FH37929

Published: 19th November 2024

Start Date: 6th January 2025

Salary: £100,000 (80-100K DOE)

Location: Didcot

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description

Compounding Pharmacist Jobs Oxfordshire Lead Pharmacist Jobs Oxfordshire Fantastic New Pharmacy Opportunity

  • 80-100K Salary Package DOE
  • New online pharmacy vacancy
  • Non customer facing role
  • Online pharmacy
  • The latest pharmacy technology
  • Learning & Development budget
  • Onsite car parking
  • Around 40 hours per week
  • 25 days holiday allowance
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Generous stock options
  • Fantastic career progression

Key Responsibilities

  • Facility Setup & Management: Lead the setup of a new compounding facility, ensuring it meets industry standards. Oversee day-to-day operations to guarantee efficiency and quality.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Serve as the primary liaison with MHRA, GPhC, and other regulatory bodies. Manage the application and approval process for all necessary licenses, including the production of "specials." Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, hire, train, and manage a skilled team of pharmacy professionals. Provide ongoing coaching and development to maintain a high-performing team.
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Develop, implement, and maintain all SOPs to ensure consistent, high-quality production. Regularly review and update procedures in line with regulatory changes and best practices.
  • Research & Development: Drive innovation through the research and development of new pharmaceutical formulations. Collaborate with prescribers to design and recommend tailored compounding solutions for patients.
  • Quality Control: Oversee quality control measures to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards. Conduct regular audits to identify and address any deviations or risks.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

  • Demonstrable experience of developing a new clinical/commercial compounding facility
  • Degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent)
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Proven experience in compounding pharmacy

Preferred:

  • Background as an industrial pharmacist
  • Experience with the production of "specials"
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks in the UK

Additional Skills:

  • Excellent leadership and team management abilities
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to lead and shape a cutting-edge compounding facility
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

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