Research Compounding Pharmacist
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 Research 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
- 2–3 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
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
- Evaluating new ingredients, technologies, and equipment
- Participate in strategic planning for product pipelines and innovation initiatives
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
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
