Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) - Long Beach, California

A dynamic opportunity exists for a pharmacy professional to assume a leadership role within an animal health compounding pharmacy. This full-time, onsite position offers the chance to supervise and guide a team of pharmacists focused on delivering exceptional compounded preparations in a specialized setting. The role emphasizes operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.

Location: Bakersfield, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:15 AM–5:15 PM
Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Contract Opportunity Available

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of pharmacists, fostering a culture of accountability and growth
• Establish and uphold productivity and quality benchmarks within the compounding lab
• Oversee daily compounding operations to ensure seamless workflow and adherence to protocols
• Ensure compliance with USP <795>, <797>, and <800> standards, along with all relevant state and federal regulations
• Maintain comprehensive training records and verify adherence to compounding procedures
• Support selection of appropriate drugs for dispensing and compounded formulations
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and formulation innovation
• Collaborate effectively with pharmacy leadership and cross-functional teams
• Uphold confidentiality and organizational policies rigorously

Qualifications:

• Active California Pharmacist license in good standing
• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a pharmacy lab environment
• 2–5 years of hands-on compounding expertise
• In-depth knowledge of USP <795>, <797>, <800>, State Board regulations, and 503A requirements
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

This role demands a dedicated pharmacy professional ready to drive excellence in a complex compounding environment with a focus on animal health. Contract duration details can be discussed during the hiring process.

Take the next step in advancing your pharmacy leadership career by applying now for this engaging supervisory role.

Compensation for this position ranges from $60.00 to $70.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.