Senior Pharmacy Technician
About this opportunity
Senior Pharmacy Technician
Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU)
This role is office based in Manchester.
The Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) Ltd, an IQVIA business, is one of the UK’s leading contract research organisations, and a facility where commitment to excellence is paramount. Possessing extensive pharmaceutical, scientific and clinical expertise, allied with fast volunteer recruitment, both healthy and patient, within a state-of-the-art hospital based research facility, enables the MEU to offer clients positive clinical trial solutions.
Join us on our exciting journey!
Job Overview:
To assist and oversee the manufacture, preparation and assembly of IMP.
Responsible for the oversight, maintenance, qualification, calibration, and lifecycle management of all pharmacy equipment to ensure compliance with GPhC, MHRA, GMP, GDP, and relevant regulatory requirements. This includes coordinating routine servicing and preventive maintenance, maintaining equipment inventories and records, ensuring equipment remains fit for purpose.
Preparation and review of study related paperwork e.g. drug dispensing forms, material specification forms.
Review protocols and provide input with respect to IMP and Pharmacy requirements.
Assist with preparation of IMP under the manufacturing licence including the completion of all associated documentation.
Responsible for undertaking or overseeing the independent verification and review of all post-QP dose preparation activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and patient safety. This includes the independent checking of dose calculations, product selection, preparation records, labelling, accountability documentation, and dispensing activities in accordance with study protocols.
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (desirable).
GPhC registered technician (desirable)
Experience within a GMP regulated environment.
Attention to detail.
1 year experience within a Pharmacy environment.
Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.
Join IQVIA to see where your skills can take you
High level of autonomy.
Global exposure
Variety of therapeutic areas
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology
Excellent career development and progression opportunities
Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
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