Lead Sterile Pharmacist Hazardous Compounding
About The Position
Southend Pharmacy is a modern 503A compounding pharmacy built on clinical precision, operational clarity, and a human-first approach. Licensed in 35+ states and focused on longevity-aligned therapeutics, we support providers and their patients with precision in compounding and transparent processes. Southend Pharmacy operates at the intersection of innovation, ambition, and clinical excellence—blending precision, clarity, and compassionate support to help providers deliver patient-centered, clinically guided care across every step of the treatment journey. The Lead Hazardous Compounding Pharmacist oversees day-to-day sterile hazardous compounding operations in a 503A compounding environment, ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant compounding and verification of hazardous medications. This position provides leadership to pharmacists and technicians, and requires expert knowledge in sterile compounding practices with adherence to USP <797> and USP <800> regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
- Active, unrestricted Pharmacist License issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
- Current Sterile Compounding Certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in sterile pharmacy practice.
- Expert proficiency in USP <797> and <800> standards and adherence to relevant cGMP regulations.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills for team collaboration.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a 503A or 503B specialized compounding environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily workflow of hazardous 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
- Plan daily compounding production activities based on product demand
- Oversee hazardous sterile compounding procedures in accordance with USP standards ( <797> and <800>)
- Ensure cleanroom procedures, aseptic technique, and environmental monitoring practices are followed
- Oversee inventory management for medications and supplies related to hazardous sterile medication compounding
- Utilize strategy and critical thinking to improve workflows and team efficiency
- 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
- Partner 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
Benefits
- Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with company match, PTO, Flex days, holidays, and more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
