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Lead Pharmacist – Compounding
| Company | Ro |
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| Location | Plainfield, IL, USA |
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| Salary | $130500 – $148000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, PharmD |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy
- Ability to work on site 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) plus rotating on weekends
- Comply with all state and federal laws and regulations
- Extensive knowledge of USP 795, 797, and 800 regulations
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a compounding pharmacy, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Ability to work in a high volume fast paced environment
- Team player with outstanding communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the non-sterile compounding lab, with a focus on both hazardous and non-hazardous preparations.
- Monitor and drive performance against pharmacy metrics including productivity, quality, safety, and compliance.
- Lead daily workflow scheduling, team meetings, and performance evaluations including regular 1:1s with direct reports.
- Manage, coach, and support a team of compounding pharmacists and technicians.
- Serve as a liaison between the PIC and your group of pharmacists/technicians to maintain an open, 2-way line of feedback.
- Oversee onboarding and training of new compounding staff to ensure alignment with current procedures and best practices.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee and participate in compounding of prescription medications in accordance with USP guidelines, SOPs, and safety protocols.
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for non-sterile compounding operations, including hazardous drug handling per USP .
- Ensure rigorous adherence to compounding procedures, documentation standards, and safety protocols.
- Conduct audits to verify the accuracy and timeliness of all compounding activities.
- Partner with the PIC and compliance officer to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.
- Ensure all compounding equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and calibrated.
- Work closely with Supply Chain, Compliance, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure a seamless integration of compounding processes with broader pharmacy operations.
- Provide input on facility improvements, process enhancements, and expansion plans.
- You may be required to obtain and maintain non-resident pharmacist licenses to support multi-state operations.
- Support additional operational tasks and responsibilities as assigned by pharmacy leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in sterile compounding preferred
