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 assesses the impact of regulatory changes on company operations, customer eligibility, and product distribution. As a subject matter expert in facility licensing and state regulatory compliance, the Licensing Pharmacist collaborates with Boards of Pharmacy, regulatory agencies, healthcare professionals, customers, and cross-functional internal teams to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence. The role also participates in process improvement and special project initiatives 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 exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple regulatory deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with regulatory agencies, customers, and diverse internal stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Sense of urgency, accountability, and resourcefulness in a changing environment; self-starter and independent learner.
Ability to work effectively with people at all levels and across departments, with active listening and appropriate participation in conversations.
Ability to understand how issues affect one another and project outcomes, and to improve existing approaches creatively.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite.
Ability to sit and/or stand for 8 hours or more per day if needed; manipulate necessary office equipment and computer software, hardware, and equipment; and perform stooping, reaching, standing, grasping, walking, feeling, talking, and hearing.
Occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must meet the stated citizenship or immigration-status eligibility requirements; individuals with specified temporary visas or who need work-authorization sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

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 applicable stakeholders.
Coordinate state licensing applications, renewals, reporting requirements, notifications, and correspondence with regulatory agencies.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to licensing and regulatory compliance for company facilities and customer interactions.
Serve as a primary resource for customer licensing and credential support, responding to inquiries and facilitating compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, including those governing 503B outsourcing facilities.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with Boards of Pharmacy, regulatory agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders.
Evaluate regulatory risks and discrepancies associated with licensing, distribution, and customer eligibility and recommend appropriate compliance actions.
Support regulatory inspections, audits, and investigations related to state licensing and pharmacy compliance activities.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance licensing compliance, efficiency, and data integrity.
Provide cross-functional regulatory support for labeling and artwork review activities following appropriate training, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
Work with regulatory affairs, quality operations, commercial operations, customer services, marketing, and sales teams to streamline licensing and customer compliance processes.
Conduct training sessions and create educational materials to help internal teams understand licensing requirements and maintain compliance.
Write and review standard operating procedures related to Pharmacy Services.
Participate in or organize team projects and meetings.
Execute multiple parallel projects and complete other special projects as needed.
Travel to Quva corporate offices and manufacturing facilities as needed or requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.