Pharmacist in Charge in Houston, TX

Join a specialty pharmacy leadership role focused on opening a brand-new outpatient specialty pharmacy in Houston, TX. This position offers the unique opportunity to lead the build-out, licensing, and operational launch of a pharmacy designed to improve specialty medication access and outcomes for patients. This is a direct hire, onsite role with a Monday–Friday schedule (hours to be determined) starting ASAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the designated Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC), ensuring compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA requirements, and accreditation standards
• Manage daily operations including accurate dispensing, patient safety protocols, and policy enforcement
• Lead onboarding of insurance contracts and collaborate closely with regulatory agencies throughout licensing and inspections
• Oversee inventory management, including controlled substances, temperature-sensitive medications, and recalls
• Supervise and train pharmacy staff to maintain high quality and continuing education standards
• Work collaboratively with specialty care clinics and providers to optimize medication access, prior authorization processes, and formulary management
• Investigate medication incidents and implement quality improvement initiatives
• Utilize pharmacy software and, ideally, electronic medical records to support workflow efficiency and clinical expertise
• Participate in strategic growth planning to expand pharmacy services and value-based care initiatives

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent with an active, unrestricted pharmacist license eligible for PIC designation in Texas
• Proven PIC or Pharmacy Manager experience in outpatient/retail specialty pharmacy settings (inpatient-only experience will not be considered)
• Strong knowledge of specialty medications, benefits investigation, prior authorization, and patient financial assistance
• Exceptional organizational, communication (both written and verbal), and leadership skills, with a collaborative and professional demeanor
• Comfortable working onsite and engaging with patients, providers, and pharmacy teams
• Experience in a start-up environment and familiarity with pharmacy software such as QS1, PioneerRx, or specialty systems considered a plus

This direct hire position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000–$150,000 plus a performance bonus, equity stake, and unlimited PTO.

Contribute your expertise to a growing specialty pharmacy and lead its successful launch from the ground up. Apply today to be a key driver in delivering accessible, high-quality specialty pharmacy care.