DEA Compliance Specialist

Adare Pharma Solutions; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Adare Pharma Solutions in Vandalia, OH seeks a DEA Compliance Specialist to oversee federal regulatory compliance for handling, storing, manufacturing, and distributing controlled substances. You will manage DEA reporting, inventory controls, and coordination of DEA forms, audits, and security protocols in collaboration with Site Quality and Supply Chain teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of FDA/DEA-regulated experience; strong knowledge of DEA regulations, meticulous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences or related field and 3+ years in regulatory compliance within an FDA- or DEA-regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of DEA regulations, ARCOS reporting, and audit processes.
• Meticulous record-keeping and ability to implement regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret DEA regulations and identify areas to improve compliance.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting including DEA ARCOS transactions.
• Coordinate and submit DEA Forms (e.g., DEA222) for compliance with DEA requirements.
• Assess site security in line with DEA guidelines and implement improvements.
• Serve as a key contact for DEA/state inspections and ensure proper security controls for controlled substances.
• Review cGMP documentation related to controlled substances and oversee destruction processes.
• Coordinate inventory accountability and year-end reconciliation for controlled substances.
• Train staff on compliant handling, logging, and chain-of-custody protocols.
• Lead audit programs and anti-diversion due diligence to minimize regulatory risk.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

DEA regulations knowledge

Audit management

Cross-functional communication

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Adare Pharma Solutions in Vandalia, OH seeks a DEA Compliance Specialist to oversee federal regulatory compliance for handling, storing, manufacturing, and distributing controlled substances. You will manage DEA reporting, inventory controls, and coordination of DEA forms, audits, and security protocols in collaboration with Site Quality and Supply Chain teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of FDA/DEA-regulated experience; strong knowledge of DEA regulations, meticulous