Compounding Pharmacist

Pharmacist-in-Charge

The Pharmacist-in-Charge will initially serve as a hands-on operational leader responsible for sterile compounding activities, batch record development, media fills, process improvement, team supervision, and pharmacy operations. As the organization grows and additional pharmacists are hired, the role will transition into a more strategic and administrative leadership position.

This is not a traditional desk-based management role. During startup and product launch phases, the PIC should expect to spend time in the clean room, participate in production activities, and help establish operational workflows.

Operational Leadership:

• Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge for a growing 503B outsourcing facility
• Lead day-to-day pharmacy operations
• Establish and improve production workflows and efficiencies
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership, ownership, consultants, and quality teams
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and developing pharmacy personnel
• Help build a scalable pharmacy operation capable of future growth

Sterile Compounding & Production:

• Participate in sterile compounding activities
• Work in ISO 7 clean room environments
• Complete gowning and clean room requirements
• Support and perform media fills
• Assist with clean room activities and cleaning procedures
• Understand equipment requirements, including repeater pumps and associated production systems
• Support product launch initiatives and production readiness activities

Documentation & Process Development:

• Create, review, and maintain batch records
• Support formulation calculations and scaling activities
• Assist in SOP development and process improvements
• Build operational documentation and production workflows
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy operational procedures and standards
• Work alongside quality teams to maintain documentation accuracy

Team Development:

• Supervise pharmacy personnel
• Train and mentor new team members
• Support onboarding and development of future pharmacists and technicians
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

• Active Pharmacist license or ability to obtain Missouri licensure
• Sterile compounding experience
• Experience working within ISO 7 clean room environments
• Experience with gowning procedures and aseptic technique
• Strong understanding of pharmacy operations and documentation
• Leadership, supervisory, or team mentorship experience
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Preferred:

• 503A compounding pharmacy experience
• 503B outsourcing facility experience
• Pharmacist-in-Charge experience
• Batch record development and review
• Media fill experience
• Formulation calculation experience
• Experience with repeater pumps and sterile manufacturing processes
• SOP development and process improvement experience

Experience Level: Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryland Heights, MO.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $109.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision; Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available; Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents); Short and long-term disability; Health Spending Account (HSA); Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Maryland Heights, MO.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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