Pharmacy Manager

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare spending account

Wellness allowance

RRSP matching

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. in Edmonton, AB is seeking a Pharmacy Manager for a specialized, non-retail setting with a state-of-the-art compounding lab. You will lead a small team and oversee daily operations, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

The role offers regular daytime hours Mon-Fri, with no weekends, a competitive salary, and benefits including healthcare spending, wellness allowance, RRSP matching, and comprehensive perks. ACP-licensed pharmacists encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with ACP.
• Authorized to practice in Alberta without restrictions.
• Bachelor or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
• Compounding certification or training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily pharmacy operations and team performance.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations and ACP standards.
• Provide leadership to the pharmacy team and meet operational goals.
• Review prescriptions and verify master formulation and batch records.
• Check ingredient weights and calculations for accuracy.
• Perform final verification and authorize batch releases.
• Ensure documentation, audit readiness, and SOP adherence.
• Monitor sterility, safety, and environmental controls.
• Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Support patient safety and high-quality dispensing practices.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Pharmacy management

Kroll

Sterile compounding

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Kroll

Job description

Company Description

A specialized pharmacy focused on customized, patient-specific medications that aren’t commercially available is looking for a Pharmacy Manager to join their team.

Edmonton, AB | On-Site

Job ID: 10672

Compensation

$110K-$125K* commensurate with experience, plus a generous healthcare spending account, a wellness allowance, an RRSP matching program, and a comprehensive range of additional benefits and perks.

*The stated compensation range reflects the full scope of the role as currently structured and is provided in accordance with pay transparency requirements. Offers are determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, internal equity, and alignment with the role’s requirements. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates who fully meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in this posting and the official job description.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Pharmacy Manager to oversee operations within a highly specialized facility featuring a state-of-the-art compounding laboratory dedicated to the preparation of high-cost medications and specialty pharmaceuticals. This location is open to the public, but a large amount of its operations are dedicated to high-volume specialty drug preparation and sterile compounding operations.

This is a full-time, permanent position with consistent hours of Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no weekend or evening requirements.

If you value stability and are seeking an opportunity to be challenged and thrive in a focused, analytical role outside of a typical retail or hospital setting, then this position may be an excellent fit for you.

Position Description

The Pharmacy Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a specialty compounding facility, while managing a small team consisting of a Registered Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Assistants who will work together to verify the preparation of compounded medications. This role focuses on quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and final product verification, ensuring all formulations meet established standards prior to batch release.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily pharmacy operations, team performance and delivery of optimal patient care
• Ensure compliance with all federal and provincial legislation and ACP standards
• Provide leadership and guidance to the pharmacy team, ensuring operational goals are met
• Review prescriptions for accuracy. Review and verify master formulation records, batch records, and compounding documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Check and validate ingredient weights, calculations, and measurements to ensure precision and compliance with formulations
• Perform final verification and authorize batch release in accordance with regulatory and internal quality standards
• Ensure compliance with provincial regulatory requirements, USP guidelines (where applicable), and company SOPs
• Oversee proper documentation, record retention, and audit readiness
• Monitor environmental controls and ensure compounding conditions meet required sterility and safety standards
• Investigate and document deviations, discrepancies, or out-of-specification results, implementing corrective actions as needed
• Collaborate with technicians and compounding staff to maintain workflow efficiency while upholding strict quality standards
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and process optimization
• Provide professional oversight and ensure all operations align with patient safety and best pharmacy practices
• Address any issues with dispensing activities and patient care
• Ensure prescriptions are billed correctly to public and 3rd party payers
• Lead, coach and develop the pharmacy team members to support overall operational growth

Experience

• 3+ years’ experience working as a Pharmacist in a community or hospital setting
• At least 1 year as a Pharmacy manager, or other management/leadership experience is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Kroll is an asset
• Compounding or manufacturing experience is an asset
• Strong knowledge of 3rd party insurance plans and special authorization procedures
• Experience working in a high-volume, process-driven environment with strict SOP adherence is an asset
• Experience supervising or providing professional oversight to technicians or support staff is an asset

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing with the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP)
• Authorized to practice pharmacy in Alberta without restrictions or conditions
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution
• Compounding certification or documented training in sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, an asset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution.

Additional Information

Date Posted: October 15, 2026

Job Type: On-Site, Permanent, Full-Time

Industries: Pharmaceutical

Job Categories: Healthcare

Manages Others: Yes

Required Travel: No

Relocation Assistance: No

Keywords: , , Pharmacy & Healthcare

Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If you require accommodation, please advise your Stoakley-Stewart recruitment consultant and we will work with you to meet your individual accessibility needs.

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