Pharmacist - Compliance Officer

About This Role

The Pharmacist-Compliance Officer protects Louisiana's prescription drug and device supply chain through inspections, investigations, compliance guidance, and enforcement support. The position requires strong pharmaceutical and regulatory knowledge, investigative skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication. This unique opportunity allows a pharmacist to move beyond traditional practice and directly impact statewide public health, regulatory policy, and patient safety while working with the Board and state and federal partners. The ideal candidate must be willing to undertake periodic overnight travel within the state of Louisiana.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice pharmacy
• Three years of experience as a licensed pharmacist

Job Duties

• Inspections & Investigations: Conduct pre-licensing, annual, follow-up, complaint, and unlicensed-facility inspections and investigations
• Compliance Guidance & Training: Evaluate regulated facilities and provide guidance regarding licensing, security, storage, record keeping, policies, and regulatory compliance
• SOPs & Reporting: Prepare reports, track compliance trends, and maintain inspection and enforcement procedures
• Disciplinary Actions: Investigate violations, develop evidence, support enforcement proceedings, and coordinate with regulatory and law-enforcement agencies
• Regulatory Interpretation: Review records and apply Board statutes, rules, policies, and requirements
• Board & Executive Support: Assist the Executive Director and Board with compliance programs, policy development, meetings, and program objectives

Position Details

• Appointment Type: Probational – up to 24 months
• Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group

Supplemental Questions

• Do you currently possess a Louisiana license to practice pharmacy?
• If yes, provide license number, original issue date, and expiration date. If no, indicate "N/A."
• Are you willing and able to undergo occasional overnight travel within the state of Louisiana?