Licensing Pharmacist

Quva•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

The Licensing Pharmacist oversees state licensing compliance for company facilities and supports customer licensing and credentialing activities. The role monitors and interprets state pharmacy laws and regulatory requirements, coordinates regulatory reporting and licensing submissions, and evaluates how regulatory changes affect company operations, customer eligibility, and product distribution. As a subject matter expert in facility licensing and state regulatory compliance, the pharmacist works with Boards of Pharmacy, regulatory agencies, healthcare professionals, customers, and internal teams to support ongoing compliance and operational excellence. The role also contributes to process improvement and special projects. The position provides licensing and credentialing support to customers, maintains regulatory documentation, assesses licensing and distribution risks, and supports inspections, audits, and investigations. It provides cross-functional support for labeling and artwork reviews following appropriate training, develops training materials, and writes or reviews Pharmacy Services standard operating procedures. The pharmacist may travel to Quva corporate offices and manufacturing facilities as needed or requested, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
Pharm.D. or equivalent degree.
1–3 years of experience in pharmacy practice, regulatory affairs, compliance, quality, licensing, credentialing, or related healthcare regulatory functions.
Strong regulatory research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple regulatory deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with regulatory agencies, customers, and diverse internal stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to use the MS Office suite efficiently.
Ability to sit and/or stand for 8 hours or more per day if needed; manipulate necessary office equipment, software, hardware, and equipment; and perform stooping, reaching, standing, grasping, walking, feeling, talking, and hearing.
Occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
For regular U.S. positions, candidates must meet the stated U.S. citizenship or qualifying immigration-status requirements; individuals with specified temporary visas or who need work-authorization sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a 503B outsourcing facility, pharmaceutical manufacturing, compounding pharmacy, healthcare compliance, or a cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

Monitor and interpret state pharmacy laws, regulations, and licensing requirements; assess operational impacts and communicate regulatory changes to relevant stakeholders.
Coordinate state licensing applications, renewals, reporting requirements, notifications, and correspondence with regulatory agencies.
Maintain accurate licensing and regulatory compliance records and documentation for company facilities and customer interactions.
Support customer licensing and credentialing, respond to inquiries, and facilitate compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, including requirements governing 503B outsourcing facilities.
Develop and maintain relationships with Boards of Pharmacy, regulatory agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Evaluate regulatory risks and discrepancies involving licensing, distribution, and customer eligibility, and recommend compliance actions.
Support regulatory inspections, audits, and investigations related to state licensing and pharmacy compliance.
Identify process improvements and lead initiatives to improve licensing compliance, efficiency, and data integrity.
Provide cross-functional regulatory support for labeling and artwork review following appropriate training.
Coordinate with regulatory affairs, quality operations, commercial operations, customer services, marketing, and sales on licensing and customer compliance.
Conduct training sessions and develop educational materials on licensing requirements and compliance.
Write or review standard operating procedures related to Pharmacy Services.
Participate in or organize team projects and meetings; execute multiple parallel projects and other special projects as needed.
Travel to Quva corporate offices and manufacturing facilities as needed or requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.