Research and Development Pharmacist

AP MAX INC•Houston, TX

1d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Southend Pharmacy, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional pharmacy services that uphold the highest standards of compliance, safety, and patient care. As a growing organization, we are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Research and Development Pharmacist to support the Research and Development Manager with the development of new compounded products in alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. The Research & Development (R&D) Pharmacist is responsible for the development, optimization, and validation of pharmaceutical formulations and processes. This role partners closely with pharmacy operations, quality, regulatory, and leadership teams to design safe, compliant, and scalable formulations that meet clinical, business, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.
2–5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, compounding pharmacy, or formulation development preferred.
Working knowledge of USP <795>, <797>, and <800>
Demonstrated expertise in formulation development, stability testing, formulation troubleshooting, and analytical methods.
Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent documentation skills
Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, or via virtual meeting.
Ability to maintain focus in a typical office environment with moderate noise levels.
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms, such as typing.

Nice To Haves

Board Certification in Sterile Compounding (BCSCP) or equivalent preferred.
Experience with peptides, hormones, injectables, or complex dosage forms.
Hands-on experience with sterile and/or non-sterile compounding strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize new and existing pharmaceutical formulations (sterile and/or non-sterile).
Conduct formulation trials, stability studies, compatibility testing, and feasibility assessments.
Select appropriate APIs, excipients, delivery systems, and packaging components.
Troubleshoot formulation, process, or stability challenges and recommend improvements.
Research and identify potential future product opportunities.
Design and execute bench-scale and pilot-scale experiments.
Analyze and interpret data from formulation and stability studies.
Maintain thorough documentation of experiments, results, and conclusions.
Stay current with scientific literature, compounding trends, and emerging technologies.
Ensure all R&D activities comply with USP <795>, <797>, <800>, FDA guidance, and applicable state regulations.
Develop and review SOPs, master formulation records (MFRs), and validation documentation.
Support regulatory submissions, internal audits, and inspections as needed.
Collaborate with operations to transfer formulations into production.
Partner with Quality Assurance on investigations, deviations, and CAPAs related to formulations.
Provide technical guidance and training to pharmacists and technicians.
Support clinical, sales, or customer-facing teams with product knowledge when needed.
Identify opportunities to improve product quality, efficiency, and scalability.
Evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and equipment.
Participate in strategic planning for product pipelines and innovation initiatives.