Lead Hazardous Pharmacist

About the role

Southend Pharmacy is a modern 503A compounding pharmacy built on clinical precision, operational clarity, and a human-first approach. Licensed in 35+ states and focused on longevity-aligned therapeutics, we support providers and their patients with precision in compounding and transparent processes. The Lead Hazardous Pharmacist oversees day-to-day sterile hazardous compounding operations in a 503A compounding environment, ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant compounding and verification of hazardous medications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily workflow of hazardous compounding operations in a 503A compounding pharmacy, ensuring timely and accurate compounding processes
• Provide onsite leadership, coaching, and training to pharmacy technicians and support staff
• Serve as acting pharmacy leader when the Pharmacy Manager is unavailable
• Partner with leadership on staffing, scheduling, and operational improvements
• Plan daily compounding production activities based on product demand
• Oversee hazardous sterile compounding procedures in accordance with USP standards ( and )
• Ensure cleanroom procedures, aseptic technique, and environmental monitoring practices are followed
• Oversee inventory management for medications and supplies related to hazardous sterile medication compounding
• Utilize strategy and critical thinking to improve workflows and team efficiency
• Maintain compliance with 503A compounding regulations and demonstrate working knowledge of 503B requirements
• Adhere to Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) regulations, DEA regulations, FDA guidelines, and internal SOPs
• Ensure meticulous documentation and oversight of controlled substances and sterile compounding logs
• Support audit readiness and lead corrective actions when compliance deviations are identified
• Identify workflow improvements for safety, efficiency, and accuracy within the compounding environment
• Assist with root-cause analysis and quality assurance initiatives
• Monitor key operational metrics: accuracy, sterility compliance, productivity, and turnaround times
• Partner with clinical teams and internal departments to ensure seamless compounding and dispensing operations
• Support technician training in sterile compounding, handling of hazardous drugs, gowning protocols, and SOP adherence
• Communicate operational needs, risks, and updates to leadership promptly

Requirements

• Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree
• Active, unrestricted Pharmacist License issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP)
• Current Sterile Compounding Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in sterile pharmacy practice
• Expert proficiency in USP and standards and adherence to relevant cGMP regulations
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills for team collaboration

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working in a 503A or 503B specialized compounding environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, or via virtual meeting
• Ability to maintain focus in a typical office environment with moderate noise levels
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms, such as typing

Benefits

• Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with company match, PTO, Flex days, holidays, and more