Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) | Bradenton, Florida

This direct hire opportunity is for a licensed Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead the opening and management of a new specialty pharmacy in Lakewood Ranch, FL. You will play a key role in building out the pharmacy, overseeing regulatory compliance, and collaborating with specialty care clinics to optimize patient outcomes. This onsite position offers a chance to utilize your leadership skills in outpatient/retail specialty pharmacy within a dynamic start-up environment.

Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
Schedule: Monday – Friday, hours to be determined

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the designated PIC with full accountability for licensure, controlled substance oversight, and regulatory inspections
• Manage build-out and operations of a new specialty pharmacy, ensuring all policies and procedures are developed and followed
• Onboard insurance contracts and maintain compliance with Board of Pharmacy, DEA, and accreditation standards
• Oversee dispensing accuracy, patient safety, and clinical protocol adherence
• Lead audits, documentation, and regulatory responses
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff to uphold quality and regulatory standards
• Collaborate closely with providers and clinic teams to support specialty medication access and adherence
• Investigate and resolve medication incidents with a focus on continuous quality improvement
• Manage inventory including temperature-sensitive drugs and recall procedures
• Support prior authorizations, appeals, and financial assistance to ensure patient access
• Participate in strategic planning for pharmacy growth and service expansion

Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted Florida pharmacist license eligible for PIC designation
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent advanced degree
• Prior PIC or pharmacy manager experience, specifically in outpatient or retail specialty pharmacy (inpatient experience not accepted)
• Familiarity with specialty pharmacy workflows, medication benefits investigation, and authorization processes
• Strong leadership, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate professionally with providers and clinic staff
• Experience with pharmacy software (e.g., QS1, PioneerRx) and EMR systems preferred; willingness to learn new technology
• Proactive, creative problem solver with a collaborative mindset

Compensation & Perks:

• Competitive salary range $135,000 - $150,000
• Performance bonus and equity stake opportunities
• Unlimited paid time off

This permanent role offers the rewarding challenge of helping create a cutting-edge specialty pharmacy from the ground up. If you have the expertise and leadership to excel as a PIC in this innovative environment, apply today with your updated resume, pharmacy manager reference, FL license copy, and skills checklist to start the next phase of your career.