Pharmacist in Charge in Paterson, NJ

A specialty pharmacy focused on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is seeking an experienced Pharmacist In Charge (PIC) to lead the licensure and operational launch of a new mail-order pharmacy in Lancaster, PA. This temp-to-hire role starts mid-June and offers the unique opportunity to build pharmacy operations from the ground up, overseeing the transition from partner pharmacy dispensing over 2,500 scripts monthly to a fully operational in-house facility.

Location: Lancaster, PA
Setting: Mail-Order Pharmacy
Start Date: Mid-June
Type: Temp-to-Hire

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the named PIC on the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy license application; lead the submission, inspection preparation, and approval process
• Collaborate with build-out teams to ensure compliance with all regulatory and physical requirements
• Develop, author, and implement all pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) prior to launch
• Oversee day-to-day pharmacy operations post-launch, including dispensing, fulfillment, quality assurance, and controlled substance compliance
• Manage DEA registration and ensure ongoing audit readiness
• Hire, train, and supervise pharmacy support staff as the operation grows

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Active, unrestricted Pennsylvania pharmacist license in good standing (no disciplinary history)
• Minimum 3 years of pharmacist experience; prior PIC experience highly preferred
• Hands-on experience with new pharmacy launches, including pre-licensure processes and regulatory inspections
• Strong knowledge of DEA compliance and controlled substance management
• Background in specialty pharmacy, HRT, or compounding preferred
• Experience authoring and implementing pharmacy SOPs
• Willingness and ability to pursue multi-state licensure through NABP reciprocity or endorsement strongly valued

Additional Details:

• Flexible schedule to be determined based on operational needs
• Opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding specialty pharmacy serving a national patient base

This role is a contract-to-hire position offering competitive compensation upon permanent hire. If you possess the entrepreneurial spirit and regulatory expertise to lead a pharmacy launch and operations, apply now to contribute directly to this exciting venture.

Compensation for this position ranges from $62.00 to $76.00. 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.