Pharmacist in Charge in Lufkin, TX

A specialty pharmacy management group is launching a new specialty pharmacy location in Lufkin, TX, and is seeking a qualified Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to lead this exciting opportunity. This direct hire role requires relocation and offers a chance to play an integral role in opening and managing a startup specialty pharmacy that partners closely with specialty care clinics.

Location: Lufkin, TX (Candidates from Houston, Tyler, or other areas encouraged to apply)

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, hours TBD

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of pharmacy build-out and opening, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, Board of Pharmacy regulations, DEA, and accreditation standards
• Serve as the designated PIC with accountability for licensure, controlled substance oversight, and regulatory inspections
• Manage daily operational functions including prescription processing, drug storage, inventory management, and quality assurance
• Oversee onboarding of insurance contracts and maintain strong relationships with clinics and providers to coordinate specialty patient care
• Supervise and train pharmacists, technicians, and support staff to maintain high clinical standards and compliance
• Handle medication safety incidents with thorough documentation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in strategic planning to develop service line expansion and optimize specialty pharmacy workflows
• Utilize pharmacy and EMR software systems to enhance operational efficiency and patient outcomes
• Compose appeal letters and navigate prior authorization and financial assistance processes to ensure patient access to specialty medications

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent advanced degree with current, unrestricted Texas pharmacist license eligible for PIC designation
• Prior PIC or Pharmacy Manager experience with outpatient/retail specialty pharmacy preferred; inpatient pharmacy background not considered
• Strong knowledge of specialty medications and willingness to learn new therapeutic areas
• Experience with specialty pharmacy and EMR systems (e.g., QS1, PioneerRx, Therigy, EPIC) highly valued
• Excellent communication skills, collaborative mindset, and demonstrated ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary care teams
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of leading operations in a startup environment

This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact patient care by building and managing a specialty pharmacy from the ground up. Candidates ready to relocate and bring strong leadership and specialty pharmacy expertise are encouraged to apply.

If you meet these qualifications and are eager to drive success in a specialty pharmacy setting, take the next step to advance your career by submitting your application today.