Research Compounding Pharmacist

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and optimize new and existing pharmaceutical formulations (sterile and/or non-sterile)
• Conduct formulation trials, stability studies, compatibility testing, and feasibility assessments
• Select appropriate APIs, excipients, delivery systems, and packaging components
• Troubleshoot formulation, process, or stability challenges and recommend improvements
• Research and identify potential future product opportunities
• Design and execute bench-scale and pilot-scale experiments
• Analyze and interpret data from formulation and stability studies
• Maintain thorough documentation of experiments, results, and conclusions
• Stay current with scientific literature, compounding trends, and emerging technologies
• Ensure all R&D activities comply with USP , , , FDA guidance, and applicable state regulations
• Develop and review SOPs, master formulation records (MFRs), and validation documentation
• Support regulatory submissions, internal audits, and inspections as needed
• Cross-functional collaboration with operations to transfer formulations into production
• Partner with Quality Assurance on investigations, deviations, and CAPAs related to formulations
• Provide technical guidance and training to pharmacists and technicians
• Support clinical, sales, or customer-facing teams with product knowledge when needed
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality, efficiency, and scalability
• Evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and equipment
• Participate in strategic planning for product pipelines and innovation initiatives

What We Require

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required
• 2–3 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, compounding pharmacy, or formulation development preferred
• Working knowledge of USP , , and
• Demonstrated expertise in formulation development, stability testing, formulation troubleshooting, and analytical methods
• Preferred Board Certification in Sterile Compounding (BCSCP) or equivalent preferred
• Experience with peptides, hormones, injectables, or complex dosage forms
• Hands-on experience with sterile and/or non-sterile compounding

Benefits

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

Southend Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer