Compounding Pharmacist

About the role

The Compounding Pharmacist will play a critical role in the development, oversight, and optimization of Eden Pharmacy’s compounded formulations. This individual will be responsible for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) across sterile and non-sterile preparations, formulation research and development, production scheduling, and collaboration with third-party laboratories for analytical and stability testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulation Research & Development
• Lead the development and optimization of new sterile and non-sterile compounded formulations
• Conduct formulation research, ingredient compatibility assessments, and process validation activities
• Create and maintain master formulation records, batch records, and compounding procedures
• Evaluate excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), packaging, and delivery systems for new products
• Collaborate with leadership to expand Eden Pharmacy’s formulary and introduce innovative compounded therapies
• Support pilot batches and scale-up activities for new formulations
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Oversee QA/QC activities for all sterile and non-sterile preparations
• Ensure compliance with USP , USP , USP , FDA guidance, and applicable state board regulations
• Review and approve batch records, deviation investigations, and quality documentation
• Maintain environmental controls, sterility assurance processes, and production quality metrics
• Implement and maintain quality systems that support operational excellence and patient safety
• Participate in audits, inspections, CAPA management, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Stability & Third-Party Testing Coordination
• Partner with external analytical laboratories and testing facilities to coordinate:
• Stability studies
• Sterility testing
• Endotoxin testing
• Potency testing
• Batch-specific analytical studies
• Review and interpret laboratory reports and analytical data
• Maintain documentation required for beyond-use dating (BUD) and formulation validation
• Support formulation-specific data collection and regulatory documentation efforts
• Production & Operational Oversight
• Develop and manage production calendars to ensure efficient workflow and inventory utilization
• Cook up compounding schedules based on prescription demand, inventory availability, and operational priorities
• Collaborate with pharmacy operations teams to optimize production throughput and minimize delays
• Support inventory forecasting for APIs, excipients, and packaging materials
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable production solutions
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with the Lab Manager, PIC, Pharmacy Operations, and leadership teams
• Support training and competency development for compounding staff
• Aid in SOP creation, workflow improvements, and implementation of new technologies or processes
• Provide subject matter expertise during product launches and operational scaling initiatives

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing
• Strong understanding of USP , USP , and USP standards
• Experience overseeing QA/QC processes in a compounding environment
• Experience managing production schedules or production calendars in a pharmacy or manufacturing setting
• Strong documentation and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Preferred Qualifications
• Direct experience with formulation research and development (R&D) for compounded medications
• Experience creating new formulations from concept through validation and production
• Experience coordinating stability studies and third-party laboratory testing
• Familiarity with batch record systems, formulation databases, and quality management systems
• Experience scaling compounding operations or supporting formulary expansion
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in sterile and/or non-sterile compounding pharmacy operations
• Background in process optimization or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments

Why Join Eden Pharmacy

• Opportunity to help shape and expand a rapidly growing formulary
• High-impact role with visibility across leadership and operations
• Collaborative and innovative pharmacy environment
• Ability to lead formulation development initiatives from the ground up
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Meaningful work focused on improving patient access and outcomes