Compouding Pharmacist Manager

Alchemist Laboratory; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Modern facility

Job summary

A leading compounding pharmacy in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Lab Operations Manager to oversee laboratory operations and uphold standards of excellence. The ideal candidate will hold a valid pharmacist license and possess 3-5 years of compounding experience, alongside strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on compounding experience in a high-volume environment.
• Proven track record in a leadership or managerial role within a pharmacy.
• Deep technical proficiency with various dosage forms and compounding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the compounding laboratory ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Verify and compound complex formulations in topical pain and hormonal topicals.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of compounding technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Regulatory compliance

Education

Current and unrestricted licensure as a Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

Ointment mills

Electronic mortar & pestle

Specialized balances

Job description

Join Alchemist Laboratory, a forward-thinking compounding pharmacy specializing in advanced topical pain formulations, hormonal topicals, and ongoing research into peptides. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, we are committed to pushing boundaries—merging science with empathy, technology with expertise, and innovation with care. We are seeking an experienced, self-driven leader to manage our lab operations and uphold our standard of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Technical Leadership

• Oversee all aspects of the compounding laboratory, ensuring strict adherence to Health Canada regulations, USP795, and USP797 (if applicable) standards.
• Personally verify and compound complex, specialized formulations, particularly in topical pain and hormonal topicals.
• Manage inventory, quality assurance/control, equipment calibration, and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure the seamless and efficient flow of prescriptions from intake to final check.

People Management & Development

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of compounding technicians and pharmacy staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and support continuous professional development for the team.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performance work environment.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all lab processes.

Strategic & Compliance

• Maintain a current and comprehensive understanding of industry research.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of successful regulatory inspections and compliance maintenance.
• Act as the designated manager responsible for licensing and regulatory body interactions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current and unrestricted licensure as a Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) is mandatory.
• Minimum 3-5 years of direct, hands-on compounding experience in a high-volume, specialized environment.
• Proven track record of success in a leadership or managerial role within a pharmacy setting.
• Deep technical proficiency with various dosage forms and compounding equipment (e.g., ointment mills, electronic mortar & pestle, specialized balances).
• Demonstrated experience ensuring regulatory compliance (OCP, USP).

Who You Are

• Self-Driven: You are a proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of challenges and drives projects forward without constant oversight.
• Strong Leader: You have documented experience in building, managing, and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Detail-Oriented: You possess an unwavering commitment to precision and quality control, essential for patient safety.
• Visionary: You align with Alchemist Laboratory's mission to push boundaries and advance personalized medicine.

Why Join Alchemist Laboratory?

• Be a pivotal part of a company that is innovating in the fields of pain management and hormonal health.
• Work in a modern facility in a major Ontario hub (Mississauga).
• Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a detailed cover letter outlining their compounding experience and leadership track record to [e-mail]