Full-Time

Clinical Pharmacist

Updated on 9/4/2026

Montu

Montu

1-10 employees

End-to-end medical cannabis platform

Compensation Overview

£60k - £65k/yr

Bristol, UK

Hybrid

Three days on-site and two days remotely per week; two weekend shifts per month.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a pharmacist and hold an Independent Prescriber qualification.
  • Have at least 2 years of prescribing experience.
  • Have experience working in a clinical setting.
  • Communicate clearly and confidently across clinical and non-clinical settings.
  • Manage time effectively and prioritise competing demands.
  • Be proactive and resourceful when identifying and resolving problems.
  • Be well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage complex workflows.
Responsibilities
  • Clinically check and review cannabis-based medicine prescriptions for safety and accuracy.
  • Prescribe medicines as an Independent Prescriber, tailoring treatments to individual patient needs.
  • Provide expert guidance to prescribers and patients on treatment options.
  • Maintain accurate patient records in line with General Pharmaceutical Council standards.
  • Support the dispensary team by handling complex clinical queries.
  • Deliver education and training on cannabis-based medicines to patients, clinicians, and staff.
  • Collaborate with the wider team to streamline processes and improve outcomes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of cannabis-based medicines.
  • Willingness to undergo specialised training in cannabis-based medicines.

Montu is a health technology company focusing on Australia’s medical cannabis sector. It runs a vertically integrated system that covers the entire patient journey from telehealth consultations to medication delivery, including the Alternaleaf telehealth clinic, Leafio distribution, uMeds fulfillment, and its own portfolio of cannabis products. Alternaleaf connects patients with a large network of doctors and nurses for online consultations, after which a prescription can be issued and Montu handles the downstream supply chain to deliver the medicine. The company earns revenue from telehealth visits and product sales, and it differentiates itself through its integrated platform that combines production, prescription, and dispensing, though this model has drawn regulatory scrutiny. Montu’s goal is to expand access to medical cannabis in Australia and grow its platform and product offerings within the healthtech cannabis market.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$3.6M

Headquarters

Santiago, Chile

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Montu launched a Medical Affairs division in November 2025, signaling institutionalization.
  • The January 2026 1800 MEDICARE rollout legitimizes telehealth, aiding Montu’s care pathway narrative.
  • Montu’s 2025 pre-budget submission pushed TGA review, RWE funding, and prescriber education reform.

What critics are saying

  • TGA Federal Court proceedings against Montu, Alternaleaf, and Strauch risk penalties and injunctions.
  • Medicinal cannabis advertising restrictions threaten Alternaleaf acquisition if courts curtail online promotion in 2026.
  • Regulatory tightening or adverse judgment could cripple Montu's clinic-brand model and founder credibility.

What makes Montu unique

  • Alternaleaf serves 150,000+ patients yearly through Australia’s largest online cannabis clinic.
  • Montu controls consultation, fulfillment, distribution, and brands, capturing margin across the patient journey.
  • The 2025 Medical Affairs buildout adds rare clinical governance in a thinly regulated niche.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Company News

Cannabiz
Mar 4th, 2024
Company news: Montu; Vantage Hemp Co; InhaleRx

Montu has named former Pharmacy Guild of Australia national president George Tambassis as a special adviser.

Cannabiz
Sep 28th, 2023
Montu to launch Alternaleaf in the UK

Montu is launching online clinic Alternaleaf in the UK, headed up by local managing director Asif Dewan.

Cannabiz
Sep 22nd, 2023
Montu donates A$2 per patient to Pain Awareness Month

Montu has joined forces with Chronic Pain Australia (CPA) to promote Pain Awareness Month in a bid to raise A$100,000 for the cause.

Birchal
Apr 8th, 2023
Montu - Creating the future of cannabis

We are Montu. Our mission: Improve lives for millions of Australians through medical cannabis therapies.

The Australian Financial Review
Nov 22nd, 2020
Medicinal cannabis-related portal crowdfunds $2m

Montu will use the funds to boost its marketing and attract more doctors on to the platform to service patients who need cannabidiol-related treatments.