Pharmacist in Charge - Bradenton, FL

A newly established specialty pharmacy is seeking an experienced Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead the launch and ongoing management of their Lakewood Ranch, FL location. This direct hire opportunity offers the chance to shape a cutting-edge specialty pharmacy from the ground up, collaborating closely with specialty care clinics to enhance medication access and patient outcomes.


Responsibilities:

• Manage the build-out and opening of the new specialty pharmacy, ensuring all operational, regulatory, and accreditation requirements are met.
• Serve as the designated PIC, overseeing licensure, controlled substance management, and compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, Board of Pharmacy regulations, and DEA standards.
• Lead daily operations, including prescription dispensing accuracy, patient safety, and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce policies for prescription processing, drug storage, and security measures.
• Supervise and train pharmacists, technicians, and support staff while facilitating continuing education compliance.
• Collaborate with providers and clinic staff to optimize formularies and ensure seamless patient care coordination.
• Oversee medication incident investigations, inventory management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in strategic planning to support growth and service line expansion in specialty pharmacy and value-based care.

Qualifications:

• Must hold an active, unrestricted Florida pharmacist license eligible for PIC designation.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent advanced degree required.
• Proven PIC or Pharmacy Manager experience in outpatient/retail specialty pharmacy settings; inpatient experience is not applicable.
• Strong knowledge of specialty medications, insurance contracts, benefit investigations, prior authorizations, and financial assistance processes.
• Proficient with pharmacy software (e.g., QS1, PioneerRx) and ideally familiar with EMR (EPIC, Cerner) or specialty pharmacy systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience composing appeal letters to support medication coverage.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a collaborative mindset.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, hours to be determined.

Compensation includes a competitive salary range of $135,000 to $150,000, plus performance bonuses, equity participation, and unlimited paid time off.


If you have a passion for specialty pharmacy leadership and want to be instrumental in launching an innovative pharmacy practice, submit your updated resume, skills checklist, one pharmacy manager reference, and Florida license copy to be considered for this rewarding role.