Sterile Pharmacy Operations Manager

Strive Pharmacy•Tampa, FL

7d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sterile Pharmacy Operations Manager is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and operational oversight of the sterile compounding department. This role ensures daily workflow efficiency, robust regulatory compliance, quality standards, and the continuous development of the sterile team. Serving as both a strategic leader and hands-on operational manager, the Sterile Pharmacy Operations Manager oversees technician task allocation, training programs, prescription and batch verification, quality assurance practices, and sterile production readiness. The Manager fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence while ensuring all compounding activities meet USP <797>, cGMP, and company standards.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Active state pharmacist license in good standing.
Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP)
2+ years of experience in sterile compounding or pharmacy production; 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience required.
Strong understanding of USP <797>, USP <795>, USP <800>, cGMP/503B guidelines, and sterile production workflows.
Proficiency in pharmacy calculations, aseptic technique, and sterile compounding documentation standards.
Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmacy production environments (503A or 503B).
Advanced knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile laboratory equipment.
Experience overseeing audits, regulatory inspections, or environmental monitoring programs.
Experience coordinating with QA and cross-functional operational teams.

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership, supervision, training and performance management for the sterile compounding team.
Assign compounding and preparation tasks based on technician skillset, training progress, performance history, and workflow needs.
Support staffing and scheduling decisions, including shift planning, hood rotation schedules, and daily workload distribution.
Oversee daily sterile production workflows to ensure efficiency, compliance, and on-time completion of critical lots.
Manage and support “outside-the-hood” duties including equipment preparation, autoclaving, oven operations, cleanroom resupply, labeling tasks, and end-of-day organization.
Ensure all facility and equipment readiness requirements are met, including cleanliness, maintenance, calibration, and required documentation.
Verify patient-specific prescriptions, compounded lots, and batch records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to SOPs.
Perform or oversee required pharmacy calculations and validate ingredient measurements for potency and accuracy.
Ensure strict adherence to USP <797>, USP <795>, USP <800>, 503B guidance, 21 CFR 211 (cGMP), and all applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintain policies related to aseptic technique, gowning, environmental controls, and cleanroom behavior.
Conduct and participate in audits, environmental monitoring review, and regulatory inspections.
Support periodic review and updates of sterile compounding SOPs, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and best practices.
Partner with QA, Supply Chain, Pharmacy Leadership, and other departments to optimize workflow and ensure regulatory compliance.