Lead Sterile Compounding Pharmacist

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily workflow of sterile 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
• Operate as the primary overseer of sterile compounding procedures in accordance with USP standards ( and )
• 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
• Collaborate 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

Required Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution
• Active Texas Pharmacist License in good standing
• Minimum 5 years of pharmacist experience, including at least 3 years in sterile compounding operations
• Extensive knowledge of USP , USP , aseptic technique, environmental monitoring, and cleanroom operations
• Previous experience serving as a Lead Pharmacist, Pharmacist-in-Charge, Supervisor, or pharmacy leadership role
• Demonstrated experience supervising and training pharmacy technicians in sterile compounding environments
• Strong understanding of 503A pharmacy regulations; familiarity with 503B standards preferred
• Experience with pharmacy management systems and compounding workflow processes
• Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced, high-volume sterile compounding environment