Compounding Pharmacist

EDEN HEALTH INTERNATIONAL INC • Albuquerque, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Eden Pharmacy is a rapidly growing compounding pharmacy focused on delivering innovative, high-quality pharmaceutical solutions that improve patient outcomes. As we continue expanding our formulary and introducing new compounded therapies, we are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Compounding Pharmacist to lead formulation development, quality oversight, and production coordination across sterile and non-sterile operations. This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment and is passionate about advancing compounding practices through research, process improvement, and operational excellence. The Compounding Pharmacist will play a critical role in the development, oversight, and optimization of Eden Pharmacy’s compounded formulations. This individual will be responsible for quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) across sterile and non-sterile preparations, formulation research and development, production scheduling, and collaboration with third-party laboratories for analytical and stability testing. The ideal candidate has direct experience developing and scaling new compounded formulations, managing production workflows, and maintaining compliance with USP standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Active Pharmacist license in good standing
• Strong understanding of USP <795>, USP <797>, and USP <800> standards
• Experience overseeing QA/QC processes in a compounding environment
• Experience managing production schedules or production calendars in a pharmacy or manufacturing setting
• Strong documentation and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with formulation research and development (R&D) for compounded medications
• Experience creating new formulations from concept through validation and production
• Experience coordinating stability studies and third-party laboratory testing
• Familiarity with batch record systems, formulation databases, and quality management systems
• Experience scaling compounding operations or supporting formulary expansion
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in sterile and/or non-sterile compounding pharmacy operations
• Background in process optimization or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of new sterile and non-sterile compounded formulations
• Conduct formulation research, ingredient compatibility assessments, and process validation activities
• Create and maintain master formulation records, batch records, and compounding procedures
• Evaluate excipients, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), packaging, and delivery systems for new products
• Collaborate with leadership to expand Eden Pharmacy’s formulary and introduce innovative compounded therapies
• Support pilot batches and scale-up activities for new formulations
• Oversee QA/QC activities for all sterile and non-sterile preparations
• Ensure compliance with USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, FDA guidance, and applicable state board regulations
• Review and approve batch records, deviation investigations, and quality documentation
• Monitor environmental controls, sterility assurance processes, and production quality metrics
• Implement and maintain quality systems that support operational excellence and patient safety
• Participate in audits, inspections, CAPA management, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Partner with external analytical laboratories and testing facilities to coordinate stability studies, sterility testing, endotoxin testing, potency testing, and batch-specific analytical studies
• Review and interpret laboratory reports and analytical data
• Maintain documentation required for beyond-use dating (BUD) and formulation validation
• Support formulation-specific data collection and regulatory documentation efforts
• Develop and manage production calendars to ensure efficient workflow and inventory utilization
• Coordinate compounding schedules based on prescription demand, inventory availability, and operational priorities
• Collaborate with pharmacy operations teams to optimize production throughput and minimize delays
• Support inventory forecasting for APIs, excipients, and packaging materials
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable production solutions
• Work closely with the Lab Manager, PIC, Pharmacy Operations, and leadership teams
• Support training and competency development for compounding staff
• Assist with SOP creation, workflow improvements, and implementation of new technologies or processes
• Provide subject matter expertise during product launches and operational scaling initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior