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Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly detail-oriented Lead Sterile Compounding Pharmacist to play a key role in supporting sterile compounding operations within a high-quality pharmacy environment. This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in aseptic processing, providing day-to-day leadership on the compounding floor while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal quality expectations.
This role is ideal for a pharmacist who thrives in a hands-on setting, leads by example, and is passionate about maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, compliance, and product quality.
Key Responsibilities
Sterile Compounding & Operational Leadership
- Lead and actively participate in sterile compounding activities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established protocols
- Serve as a technical resource for pharmacists and technicians on aseptic technique and compounding best practices
- Support daily workflow coordination to ensure timely and efficient preparation of compounded medications
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance throughput, reduce variability, and maintain quality standards
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Maintain strict adherence to applicable regulatory standards, including USP <797> and <800>
- Support environmental monitoring programs, personnel qualification, and ongoing competency assessments
- Assist in the development, review, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure all compounding activities align with internal quality systems and regulatory expectations
Team Support & Mentorship
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to pharmacy staff on sterile compounding techniques and compliance requirements
- Reinforce best practices related to aseptic technique, hazardous drug handling, and documentation standards
- Promote a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement across the compounding team
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with quality, compliance, and operations teams to support efficient and compliant workflow execution
- Collaborate with pharmacists and clinical teams to address formulation questions and resolve compounding-related challenges
- Contribute to investigations, deviations, and corrective actions as needed
Materials & Inventory Oversight
- Support proper handling, storage, and utilization of APIs, excipients, and compounding supplies
- Assist in maintaining inventory levels to support uninterrupted operations while minimizing waste
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution
- Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in good standing (multi-state flexibility preferred)
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in sterile compounding (503A or 503B environment preferred)
- Demonstrated expertise in USP <797> and <800> standards and aseptic processing
- Strong understanding of compounding workflows, cleanroom operations, and quality systems
- Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, regulated environment with high attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Board Certification in Sterile Compounding (e.g., BCSCP) or similar specialization
- Experience in high-volume sterile compounding operations
- Familiarity with hazardous drug compounding and handling requirements
- Exposure to process improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar)
- Prior experience mentoring or leading teams in a hands-on capacity
Core Competencies
- Strong technical expertise in sterile compounding and aseptic technique
- Leadership through influence and example rather than formal authority
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
- Collaborative mindset with a focus on patient safety and operational excellence
Why This Opportunity
- Opportunity to take on a lead-level role without being pulled away from the bench
- Work within a high-quality, compliance-driven compounding environment
- Be a key contributor to process improvement and operational excellence
- Join a team focused on precision, safety, and continuous advancement
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