Lead Sterile Compounding Pharmacist

Southend Pharmacy

Lead Sterile Compounding Pharmacist responsible for sterile compounding operations at Southend Pharmacy. Overseeing compliance and training while enhancing operational excellence in a high-volume environment.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $62 - $65 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead daily workflow of sterile compounding operations in a 503A compounding pharmacy, ensuring timely and accurate compounding processes
Provide onsite leadership, coaching, and training to pharmacy technicians and support staff
Serve as acting pharmacy leader when the Pharmacy Manager is unavailable
Partner with leadership on staffing, scheduling, and operational improvements
Plan daily compounding production activities based on product demand
Oversee sterile compounding procedures in accordance with USP standards (<797> and <800>)
Ensure cleanroom procedures, aseptic technique, and environmental monitoring practices are followed
Oversee inventory management for medications and supplies related to hazardous sterile medication compounding
Utilize strategy and critical thinking to improve workflows and team efficiency
Maintain compliance with 503A compounding regulations and demonstrate working knowledge of 503B requirements
Adhere to Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) regulations, DEA regulations, FDA guidelines, and internal SOPs
Ensure meticulous documentation and oversight of controlled substances and sterile compounding logs
Support audit readiness and lead corrective actions when compliance deviations are identified
Identify workflow improvements for safety, efficiency, and accuracy within the compounding environment
Assist with root-cause analysis and quality assurance initiatives
Monitor key operational metrics: accuracy, sterility compliance, productivity, and turnaround times
Partner with clinical teams and internal departments to ensure seamless compounding and dispensing operations
Support technician training in sterile compounding, handling of hazardous drugs, gowning protocols, and SOP adherence
Communicate operational needs, risks, and updates to leadership promptly

Requirements

What you’ll need

PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
Active Texas Pharmacist License in good standing.
Minimum 5 years of pharmacist experience, including at least 3 years in sterile compounding operations.
Extensive knowledge of USP <797>, USP <800>, aseptic technique, environmental monitoring, and cleanroom operations.
Previous experience serving as a Lead Pharmacist, Pharmacist-in-Charge, Supervisor, or pharmacy leadership role.
Demonstrated experience supervising and training pharmacy technicians in sterile compounding environments.
Strong understanding of 503A pharmacy regulations; familiarity with 503B standards preferred.
Experience with pharmacy management systems and compounding workflow processes.
Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced, high-volume sterile compounding environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with company match, PTO, Flex days, holidays, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

sterile compoundingaseptic techniqueenvironmental monitoringinventory managementroot-cause analysisquality assurancecompounding workflow processesdocumentation of controlled substancesoperational metrics monitoringcompliance with USP <797> and <800>

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingtrainingcritical thinkingcommunicationteam efficiency improvementproblem-solvingoperational needs assessmentrisk managementcollaboration

Certifications

PharmDBachelor of Science in PharmacyTexas Pharmacist License