Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) | Bradenton, Florida

This opportunity is for an experienced Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead the launch and ongoing operations of a new specialty pharmacy in Lakewood Ranch, FL. The PIC will play a vital leadership role in ensuring compliance, regulatory oversight, and operational excellence in a dynamic startup environment for specialty medication management.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the designated PIC, maintaining licensure, controlled substance oversight, and regulatory compliance with state and federal laws, Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA, and accrediting bodies.
• Manage all aspects of pharmacy build-out, opening, and daily operations including workflow development, inventory control, drug storage, prescription processing, and security protocols.
• Oversee onboarding of insurance contracts and collaborate with regulatory agencies and accreditation organizations.
• Lead and mentor pharmacy staff, including pharmacists and technicians, ensuring quality standards and ongoing education.
• Partner closely with specialty care clinics and providers to optimize patient outcomes, aid formulary management, and support medication access via prior authorizations and financial assistance.
• Investigate and resolve medication incidents, document findings, and promote continuous quality improvement.
• Act as the clinical pharmacy expert, supporting patient counseling, therapeutic substitution, and medication management initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Prior PIC or Pharmacy Manager experience required with a strong background in outpatient or retail specialty pharmacy; inpatient experience not considered.
• Active, unrestricted Florida Pharmacist license in good standing, eligible for PIC designation.
• PharmD or equivalent advanced pharmacy degree.
• Experience building pharmacy workflows, regulatory compliance, insurance contract negotiations, and specialty medication management.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving skills, and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Familiarity with pharmacy software such as QS1, PioneerRx, or specialty systems a plus; EMR experience preferred.

Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL (onsite role)
Hours: Monday - Friday (times to be determined)
Employment Type: Direct Hire with Permanent Agreement contract out for review

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range $135,000 - $150,000
• Performance bonus, equity stake, and unlimited PTO

If you have the expertise to lead a specialty pharmacy startup and a passion for improving specialty medication outcomes, please submit your updated resume, skills checklist, one pharmacy manager reference, and a copy of your Florida license for consideration. Your leadership will be key to building a trusted specialty pharmacy that delivers exceptional patient care. Apply now to take the next step in your pharmacy leadership career.