Research Compounding Pharmacist | Relocation to Houston, TX Welcome
About the role
Southend Pharmacy is a modern 503A compounding pharmacy focusing on longevity-aligned therapeutics. We support providers and patients with precision in compounding and transparent processes.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize sterile and non-sterile formulations across a wide range of dosage forms
- Support sterile compounding in the clean room (vialing, mixing) alongside sterile technicians and pharmacists
- Conduct formulation trials, stability studies, compatibility testing, and feasibility assessments
- Expand the product portfolio as new peptides and therapeutics come online
- Create clear, clinically sound specification sheets covering common side effects and contraindications
- Develop dosing protocols for new and existing products, with accurate, properly formatted citations
- Draft and review SOPs and master formulation records (MFRs)
- Support regulatory submissions, internal audits, and inspections as needed
- Ensure all R&D activities comply with USP , , and , FDA guidance, and applicable state regulations
- Partner with operations to transfer formulations into production
- Work with Quality Assurance on investigations, deviations, and CAPAs related to formulations
- Provide technical guidance and training to pharmacists and technicians
- Identify opportunities to improve product quality, efficiency, and scalability
- Evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and equipment
- Contribute to strategic planning for the product pipeline
Requirements
- PharmD, BS in Pharmacy, or foreign pharmacy degree with an active Texas pharmacist license
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience in compounding pharmacy, formulation development, or pharmaceutical R&D — ideally at a 503A or 503B pharmacy
- Comfortable with hands-on lab work (compounding, vialing) — this is not a supervisory or PIC-level role
- Strong written communication skills: able to produce accurate, regulatory-compliant, well-cited clinical documents
- Working knowledge of USP , , and
- Willingness to relocate to the Houston area for this onsite role
Preferred
- Sterile compounding experience strongly preferred; non-sterile experience highly valued (ideally both)
- Clinical experience developing dosing protocols
- Published work or strong scientific/technical writing background
- Board Certification in Sterile Compounding (BCSCP) or equivalent
- Experience with peptides, hormones, injectables, or complex dosage forms
- Familiarity with pharmacy management or compounding software (training provided)
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with company match, PTO, flex days, holidays, and more!
Pay
TBD
Schedule
Full-time onsite position located in Houston, Texas
Benefits
Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with company match, PTO, flex days, holidays, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.