Pharmacist - Compliance Officer

About This Job

The mission of the Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors is to safeguard life and health and to promote public welfare of all citizens by the licensing and regulation of entities engaging in the distribution of legend drugs or legend devices within and into the state of Louisiana. Overview of the role The Pharmacist-Compliance Officer protects Louisiana's prescription drug and device supply chain through inspections, investigations, compliance guidance, and enforcement support. The position requires strong pharmaceutical and regulatory knowledge, investigative skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication. This unique opportunity allows a pharmacist to move beyond traditional practice and directly impact statewide public health, regulatory policy, and patient safety while working with the Board and state and federal partners. The ideal candidate must be willing to undertake periodic overnight travel within the state of Louisiana.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice pharmacy plus three years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Inspections & Investigations: Conduct pre-licensing, annual, follow-up, complaint, and unlicensed-facility inspections and investigations
• Compliance Guidance & Training: Evaluate regulated facilities and provide guidance regarding licensing, security, storage, record keeping, policies, and regulatory compliance.
• SOPs & Reporting: Prepare reports, track compliance trends, and maintain inspection and enforcement procedures.
• Disciplinary Actions: Investigate violations, develop evidence, support enforcement proceedings, and coordinate with regulatory and law-enforcement agencies.
• Regulatory Interpretation: Review records and apply Board statutes, rules, policies, and requirements.
• Board & Executive Support: Assist the Executive Director and Board with compliance programs, policy development, meetings, and program objectives.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Kimberly Barbier Louisiana Board of Drug & Device Distributors View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io

Benefits

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

*** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others