Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) – Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding

Confidential Search | Texas Gulf Coast Region
Full-time | Monday–Friday | Relocation assistance available | Performance and Retention Bonus

The Opportunity

A growing compounding pharmacy platform with multiple locations is seeking an experienced, hands-on Pharmacist-in-Charge to lead one of its Texas pharmacy operations.

This is a high-impact leadership role with responsibility for pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, sterile and non-sterile compounding, quality systems, team development, and operating performance. The incoming PIC will have the opportunity to strengthen the pharmacy’s operations and culture, develop its team, and support meaningful growth in capacity and performance.

As the broader platform grows, the right candidate may also have opportunities to contribute to initiatives across multiple locations, including operational standardization, quality improvement, staff development, and the integration and development of additional pharmacy operations.

Candidates who live within a reasonable commuting distance are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates who live farther away.

This is a confidential search. The exact location and identity of the employer will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Pharmacist-in-Charge and ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal pharmacy requirements.
• Provide hands-on oversight of sterile and non-sterile compounding operations.
• Ensure compliance with USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, and applicable quality and safety standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop pharmacists, technicians, and other pharmacy staff.
• Establish clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and patient safety.
• Maintain inspection readiness, including appropriate policies, records, staff training, competency assessments, environmental monitoring, and quality-control documentation.
• Oversee prescription verification, dispensing, inventory management, workflow, and production planning.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve capacity, productivity, quality, and service.
• Collaborate effectively with prescribers, patients, senior leadership, and external partners.
• Counsel patients and support the appropriate use of compounded medications when needed.
• Contribute to broader platform initiatives as the organization and role evolve.

Required Qualifications

• PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Active pharmacist license in good standing.
• Active Texas pharmacist license or eligibility to obtain one through reciprocity before assuming PIC responsibilities.
• At least two years of meaningful sterile or non-sterile compounding experience, with working knowledge of both areas.
• Strong knowledge of USP <795>, USP <797>, and USP <800>.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, manage pharmacy operations, and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Strong communication, organizational, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to commute to the pharmacy or willingness to relocate to the surrounding area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Pharmacist-in-Charge, pharmacy manager, designated person, or compounding operations leader.
• Hands-on sterile compounding and aseptic-process experience.
• Experience preparing for pharmacy inspections or managing a pharmacy quality system.
• Experience with peptides, hormone therapies, or other customized medications.
• Experience improving pharmacy workflows, productivity, or production capacity.
• Interest in assuming broader responsibilities within a growing, multi-location compounding pharmacy platform.

Schedule

• Full-time, on-site position.
• Monday through Friday, generally 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base compensation plus up to 10% of gross annual salary in first-year performance and retention incentives, payable at defined employment milestones.
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates outside a reasonable commuting distance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.

The milestone incentives will be tied to both continued employment and achievement of agreed operational, compliance, quality, team-development, and productivity objectives. Total potential first-year cash compensation is approximately $125,000–$135,000 plus retention and performance incentives, excluding relocation assistance.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of hands-on sterile compounding experience do you have?
• How many years of hands-on non-sterile compounding experience do you have?
• Have you previously served as a Pharmacist-in-Charge, pharmacy manager, designated person, or direct supervisor?
• Are you within commuting distance of the Texas Gulf Coast region, or would you consider relocating with employer-provided assistance?
• Briefly describe your experience with USP <795>, USP <797>, and USP <800>.
• Do you currently hold an active pharmacist license in Texas? If not, in which state are you licensed, and are you eligible for Texas reciprocity?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000 - $135,000