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Science and Research Manager

Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Location: London, Hybrid
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 5th August 2025
Closes: 19th August 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Science & Research Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for the management and coordination of science and research services, resources and activities delivered by the RPS. Reporting to the Chief Scientist, the post holder will contribute to the delivery of the directorate’s business plan, such as increasing the profile of science and research and innovation in pharmacy, engaging with members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and delivering high-quality science and research products and services.
  • Supporting and increasing member engagement, and capacity and capability for research and evaluation, in pharmacy.
  • Building and promoting science and research in pharmacy to support improvement and innovation.
  • Driving and building the evidence-base in the fields of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter with the following skills, qualifications and experience

  • Degree educated to post-graduate level, or experience commensurate with, preferably in the field of Pharmacy, Social Sciences or Health. A degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent science background is desired.
  • Understanding of the UK healthcare system, science and research infrastructure, relevant organisations and networks, research governance frameworks, regulation, and ethical aspects.
  • Understanding of the current policy direction for health and research, in particular, pharmacy-related policy is desirable.
  • Proven ability to collect, assimilate, analyse and report/present data in creative and accessible ways, document information and maintain appropriate records.
  • Capable in project management, developing and delivering services and resources effectively and managing priorities in a fast-paced environment, working under pressure to deliver to deadlines.
  • Excellent proven written and oral communication and customer service skills for a range of audiences to ensure impact.
  • Experience of team working, and people management, including training and line management of research sub-teams and supervision of volunteer workers.
  • Experience in developing research proposals, securing funding and managing budgets and providing support, advice or training on research or evaluation would be desirable.

The Team

Robust evidence ensures that safe, high-quality treatments and interventions are available to patients and the public. As a team, we are passionate about promoting science and research in pharmacy, and believe all pharmacy professionals should engage in, support and lead research. Our aim is to improve health outcomes for patients by providing effective science and research support and guidance to our members. We work closely with other teams across the RPS and our stakeholders, and we do this empathetically and collaboratively to ensure we can provide the most accurate and up to date advice and information.

How we are currently working

RPS supports and works in a hybrid way, which means you will be able to work from home, however, there will be an expectation for collaborative face-to-face working – on average and typically this may be something between 4-8 working days per month at our London Office

Closing date: 19 August 2025

Interview Date: 5 September 2025

If you would like to learn more about the role,  view our job description

We are passionate about creating a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity these are part of our core values at RPS and we are striving to have an organisation that represents the diversity of the profession. At RPS we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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