Animal Health Pharmacy Manager

Mixlab; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, dental and vison

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and

Stock options

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Disability and life insurance

401k with employer match

Referral bonuses up to $1,000

Pet care wellness stipend

Perkspot discounts

Job summary

Mixlab is seeking a Compounding Pharmacist to serve as Pharmacy Manager for our New York compounding lab. You will lead daily operations, oversee compounding activities, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance while guiding a team of technicians and pharmacists in a fast-paced, pet-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of pharmacy management experience, 3–5 years as a pharmacist, and Wisconsin licensure (additional state licenses a plus).

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience managing people in a pharmacy.
• 3–5 years experience as a pharmacist.
• Compounding experience is preferred.
• Customer-focused, pet-focused mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
• WI-licensed pharmacist in good standing with the WI State Board of Pharmacy; additional licenses a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative, team-player.
• All-hands-on-deck attitude with an ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new processes and procedures.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Scrappy and resourceful.
• Not afraid to wear multiple hats and pitch in to help the team.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• MUST LOVE PETS!

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations: oversee AM/PM stand-ups and allocate staffing.
• Monitor productivity and quality metrics to drive improvements.
• Troubleshoot and improve workflow with Care and Logistics teams.
• Ensure quality and compliance with USP 795/800 and state regulations.
• Execute hands-on compounding of non-sterile formulations.
• Communicate updates and reinforce best practices.
• Drive innovation and process improvements with leadership.
• Support PIC with special projects as needed.
• Lead and develop a team of technicians, pharmacists, and leads.

Job description

About the role

Mixlab is a fast-growing veterinary compounding pharmacy. We are hiring a Compounding Pharmacist to serve as Pharmacy Manager for our New York compounding lab. We are looking for a leader who is obsessed with details and are driven by an ability to #makeithappen for our customers and their furry (or scaly!) friends no matter what. You will be an integral part in helping us to ensure our NY operation runs smoothly, and to make Mixlab a 100% dependable resource for our customers and veterinarians alike.

Mixlab is the first modern pet pharmacy that focuses on creating high-quality, custom medications and delightful experiences for pets, their parents and veterinarians. By putting service at the heart of everything we do, we're able to provide the best personalized care for our furry friends, as well as those who care for them.

What you'll do

Operational

• Lead Daily Operations: Conduct AM/PM stand-ups, delegate workflow tasks, and allocate staffing resources to achieve daily goals.


• Monitor & Enhance Performance: Track productivity and quality metrics, analyze trends, and drive innovation to enhance productivity.


• Optimize & Improve Workflow: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational challenges, working closely with Care and Logistic teams to enhance efficiency.


• Champion Quality & Compliance: Supervise compounding lab activities, enforce USP 795, USP 800 and state regulations, and uphold company standards.


• Execute Hands-on Compounding: Prepare non-sterile pharmaceutical formulations, including capsules, tablets, chew treats, oral liquids, and topical medications, ensuring precision and adherence to standards.


• Streamline Communication & Alignment: Relay critical operational updates, reinforce best practices, and foster a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.


• Drive Innovation & Process Improvement: Partner with leadership to develop new ways of working, introduce innovations, and implement strategies that enhance efficiency and quality.


• Support PIC with projects as needed.

People

• Lead & Develop: Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of technicians, pharmacists and leads.


• Empower Growth: Conduct monthly check-ins to set goals, discuss professional development, and provide performance feedback.


• Train & Coach: Facilitate hands-on learning and skill-building opportunities.


• Support Team Operations: Handle scheduling, timekeeping approvals, and other administrative tasks to keep daily workflows running smoothly.

About you

• You have 2-4 years experience managing people in a pharmacy

• You have 3-5 years experience a pharmacist


• Compounding experience is preferred


• You have a customer-focused (and in our case, a pet-focused!) mindset


• You thrive in a fast-paced work environment


• You are a WI-licensed pharmacist, in good standing with the WI State Board of Pharmacy. Additional state licenses a plus!


• You have excellent communication skills - both written and verbal - and are a collaborative, team-player


• You have an all-hands-on-deck attitude with an ability to remain calm and excel under pressure


• You have the ability to learn and adapt to new processes and procedures


• You constantly strive to \"wow\" clients and patients


• You have a strong sense of ownership and accountability


• You are scrappy and resourceful


• You're not afraid of wearing multiple hats - you pitch in to help the team when necessary


• You have flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays


• MUST LOVE PETS!

What we offer

• 100% employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for our employees, effective on the first of the month following your start date


• Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time


• Competitive starting wages with the opportunity for rapid career growth, promotion, and wage increases


• Company Stock Options


• Pre-tax commuter benefits, dependent care, HSA and FSA


• Employer-paid short and long-term disability leave, parental leave, and life insurance


• 401k with employer match


• Referral bonus payouts of up to $1,000 for a successful referral


• Human and pet wellness benefits, including $650/year allowance for routine pet care through Wagmo


• Discounts on many items through Perkspot


• And more!