Superintendent Pharmacist

The role

The Superintendent Pharmacist will take ownership of clinical governance, regulatory compliance, and professional standards for a digital-first pharmacy. This senior leader will provide regulatory direction and oversee a pharmacy workforce of over 100 people.

What you will do

• Take overall responsibility for clinical governance and professional standards.
• Ensure compliance with GPhC standards, MHRA regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Lead regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Identify, assess, and manage regulatory risks.
• Oversee Controlled Drugs governance and ensure safe storage, handling, and dispensing.
• Provide professional and clinical leadership to a pharmacy workforce of over 100 people.
• Maintain oversight of pharmacy systems, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support the development and implementation of pharmacy technology and automation.
• Work with senior leadership to shape clinical and regulatory strategy.
• Represent Montu Pharmacy in discussions with regulators and professional bodies.

Required qualifications

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Experience as a Superintendent Pharmacist or within a senior pharmacy leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals and relevant pharmacy legislation.
• Strong understanding of MHRA regulations, including importing, wholesaling and medicines storage.
• Demonstrable experience managing Controlled Drugs governance and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading clinical teams within a high-volume or complex pharmacy environment.
• Proven experience managing regulatory inspections, audits and compliance frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy governance, risk management and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Experience developing, implementing and maintaining regulatory policies and processes.
• Ability to provide clear regulatory guidance and influence decisions across clinical and operational teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of operational performance, KPIs and business growth.

Nice to have

• Experience within an online pharmacy, digital health or technology-led healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of medical cannabis or experience within the private healthcare sector.
• Experience supporting multi-site pharmacy operations or scaling pharmacy services.
• Involvement in pharmacy technology, automation or systems implementation.
• Experience working within a rapidly growing or evolving healthcare business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 days after one year and 30 days after three years, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Pension matching with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Opportunities for professional development and industry representation.

About the company

Montu UK is a leading digital health company specialising in cannabis-based medicines. The company aims to improve patient access to safe and effective treatments through innovative technology and high-quality clinical care.