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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing pharmaceutical regulatory function within one of the UK's leading academic research organisations. As UCL’s clinical trial portfolio continues to expand, we are recruiting to an additional Regulatory Manager – Pharmaceuticals post to strengthen the team and support the next generation of groundbreaking therapies and technologies.
We are looking for a highly specialist pharmacist with experience in clinical trials, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or regulatory affairs and someone who is passionate about advancing clinical research and helping bring innovative therapies from development to patients. Working closely with trial teams, regulators and industry partners, you will help ensure studies are delivered on behalf of UCL sponsored studies.
As the regulatory pharmaceutical expert, you will support all aspects of IMP sourcing, manufacturing, Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) strategy, and regulations across Phase 1–3 clinical trials.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in the regulatory and CMC aspects of clinical trials, particularly early-phase and innovative therapies. You will support compliance with UK and EU regulations, GCP and GMP requirements, while providing specialist pharmaceutical advice to investigators and study teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of clinical research within a world-leading academic institution.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide expert regulatory, pharmaceutical and IMP support for UCL-sponsored CTIMPs, particularly studies where the Sponsor is responsible for IMP manufacture and supply. Working closely with study teams, they will support the development of CMC strategies, including manufacturing, testing, release and supply chain models, identification of suitable pharmaceutical vendors and CDMOs, and determination of CTA documentation requirements based on study phase, product type and complexity.
The role includes reviewing and approving GMP and pharmaceutical documentation, supporting responses to regulatory authority queries, and providing advice on complex CMC and regulatory challenges. The post holder will lead on the development and review of quality agreements and oversight of outsourced manufacturing and testing activities.
The post holder will support complex studies, including early-phase and first-in-human trials involving cell and gene therapies, biologics, radiopharmaceuticals and small molecules. They will act as a key point of contact for investigators, trial teams, manufacturers and site pharmacies on pharmaceutical and regulatory matters.
The role also includes participation in the UCL JRO Scope Review Committee, supporting classification of studies as CTIMPs or non-CTIMPs. Subject to funding, the post holder may undertake national and international travel, including GMP audits and due diligence assessments of manufacturing and testing facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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Person specification
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Experience
Essential
- Significant hospital pharmacy experience acquired through post-registration work
- GMP and/or GCP experience gained in hospital or pharmaceutical industry
- Familiar with aseptic preparation and/or sterile manufacturing processes
- Documented commitment to continued professional development
Desirable
- Working with innovative medicines including ATMPs
Communication
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Trained in principles of Good Clinical Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice
- Ability to formulate suitable solutions where current practice and evidence is uncertain
- Excellent Presentation skill Project management skills
- Ability to work without supervision and use own initiative
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between UCH and UCL sites if required.
Desirable
- Ability to travel to external vendors/CMOs sites nationally and international as and when required
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Masters Degree (or equivalent) in Pharmacy
- Knowledge of Clinical Trials regulations gained through pharmacy or equivalent on work experience
- Knowledge of the processes required to setup and conduct clinical trials from IMP sourcing, manufacturing or management perspective
- Continuing professional development
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
- Completing all required training and education (both via e-learning and face to face) on infection prevention and control.
- Including infection prevention and control as an integral part of your continuous personal/professional development and included in your annual appraisal
- Taking personal responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable, in helping ensure that effective prevention and control of health care associated infections is embedded into everyday practice and applied consistently.
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This advert is for Regulatory Manager - Pharmaceuticals with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £66,274 - £73,496 Per annum inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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