Pharmacy Manager

Job description

Pharmacy Manager – GMP Pharmacy & Manufacturing  

Full Time

The Medicines Evaluation Unit, an IQVIA business is one of the UK’s leading contract research organisations conducting clinical trials for the pharmaceutical industry. The organization holds MHRA Phase I Accreditation, together with an MHRA Manufacturing Licence MIA (IMP). Our state-of-the-art facility operates under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).  

The Role…

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Pharmacy Manager to join our production team. As a Pharmacy Manager, you will assist the Head of Pharmacy to support operational functions of the MEU pharmacy department and GMP manufacturing facility. You will play a key role in supporting the preparation, packaging, dispensing and quality control of pharmaceutical products. This management role combines accuracy with strict compliance to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.

What we are looking For…

Essential

• Registered Pharmacist (GPhC) or equivalent relevant scientific qualification (e.g. Registered Pharmacy Technician).
• Significant experience in GMP sterile and Non-Sterile manufacturing, IMP handling, or clinical trial pharmacy operations.
• Strong working knowledge of EU GMP, GCP, UK Clinical Trials Regulations, and MHRA inspection requirements.
• Proven leadership and team management skills within a regulated environment.
• Excellent documentation, organisational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage workload and make decisions under inspection-ready conditions.

Desirable

• Experience within an MHRA Phase I unit, CRO, or early-phase manufacturing environment.
• Experience with aseptic or sterile manufacturing.
• Knowledge of QMS tools, CAPA management, and risk-based approaches.
• Experience supporting facility design, qualification, or expansion projects.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, accountable, and quality-driven with strong attention to detail.
• Confident and calm under pressure with sound professional judgement.
• Collaborative and adaptable, capable of leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of GMP and GCP compliance

MEU will offer you….

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
• A supportive, safety-focused working environment
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Discretionary bonus and healthcare plan after a qualifying period
• Free secure on-site parking

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wythenshawe

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English