Pharmacy Supervisor – Clinical Research

About the role

We are seeking a Pharmacy Supervisor to lead on‑site pharmacy operations within a growing clinical research unit, ensuring safe and compliant management of investigational products for early‑phase studies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the pharmacy operations team, fostering a high‑performance environment.
• Oversee investigational product (IP) receipt, storage, temperature control, accountability, dispensing, and destruction.
• Prepare sterile and non‑sterile IP as required.
• Maintain controlled‑substance licensing and ensure compliance with regulatory and procedural standards.
• Provide clinical trial pharmacy guidance on dosing, interactions, administration, and storage.
• Manage stock, ordering, and supply readiness for all study activities.
• Train staff in IP handling, dispensing, and documentation.
• Participate in protocol review, study start‑up, audits, and process‑improvement initiatives.
• Support project timelines through effective rostering and resource allocation.
• Act as an escalation point for temperature‑controlled assets and pharmacy access.

Required profile

• Registered Pharmacist (AHPRA) with at least 3 years of experience.
• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced, regulated environment.
• Solid computer literacy and reliable documentation practices.
• Comfortable working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Investigational product management
• Temperature control of assets
• Controlled‑substance licensing
• Clinical trial pharmacy guidance
• Stock management and ordering
• Protocol review and audit participation
• Process improvement
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) knowledge
• TGA regulatory requirements
• Compounding, aseptic technique, clean‑room experience