Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) | Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Located in Lancaster, PA, this full-time onsite position offers a unique opportunity to serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) for a specialty closed-door pharmacy preparing for launch. Targeting a mid-June start, the role is temp-to-hire and well suited to a pharmacist eager to lead pharmacy operations and compliance in a start-up environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as PIC for Pennsylvania pharmacy licensure, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance
• Lead pharmacy licensing, regulatory submissions, and prepare for Board of Pharmacy inspections
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and pharmacy policies
• Ensure adherence to all state and federal pharmacy regulations including DEA requirements
• Support operational setup including workflow design, compliance frameworks, and quality systems
• Oversee post-launch pharmacy operations focusing on dispensing accuracy, safety, and regulatory adherence
• Maintain audit readiness and manage relationships with regulatory inspectors
• Collaborate with leadership teams to support a successful pharmacy launch and scale-up
• Assist with potential future multi-state pharmacy licensing as the organization grows

Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania Pharmacist license (required)
• Prior PIC or leadership pharmacy experience strongly preferred
• Proven knowledge of pharmacy operations, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Experience in specialty, mail order, compounding, or closed-door pharmacy settings is a plus
• Familiarity with state Board of Pharmacy and DEA regulations
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or pharmacy startups highly desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Ideal Candidate:

• Comfortable in pre-launch or early-stage operational environments
• Proactive self-starter able to build structure and processes from the ground up
• Detail-oriented with a strong compliance and regulatory focus
• Motivated by long-term growth and development opportunities within an expanding pharmacy organization

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a pathway to permanent employment with full benefits. Take an active leadership role in shaping the pharmacy’s future success while advancing your career.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to support a dynamic pharmacy launch, apply today to be part of this exciting opportunity.