Director of Central-Fill Pharmacy Services

GalenusCare; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

A healthcare company in New Jersey is seeking a Director of Central-Fill Pharmacy Services to lead robotic pharmacy automation. The role involves overseeing pharmacy operations, implementing technology for efficient medication management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a PharmD, 10+ years in pharmacy operations, and experience with robotics. Join a mission-driven team focused on transforming care through precision pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in pharmacy operations, with 3+ years in automated dispensing systems.
• Proven success in leading startup of automated pharmacy environments.
• Licensed or eligible for pharmacy licensure in applicable states.
• Proven success in leading the startup or transformation of automated pharmacy environments.
• Experience with technologies such as Parata, BD Rowa, SynMed, Noritsu, or similar.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills.
• Knowledge of DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and USP regulations governing automated dispensing and repackaging.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, layout, and buildout of Robotic Automation Lab(s).
• Manage daily pharmacy operations and oversee pharmacy staff.
• Collaborate with clinical pharmacists and software engineers.
• Ensure pharmacy licensure, DEA compliance, and regulatory readiness across state and federal jurisdictions.
• Hire, train, and oversee a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy staff.
• Manage daily pharmacy operations including personnel management and supervisory responsibilities.
• Mentor staff, creating a culture of learning and knowledge sharing for professional development.
• Foster positive working relationships.
• Manage day-to-day robotic lab operations including production, quality control, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
• Collaborate with clinical pharmacists, software engineers, and client success teams to ensure seamless medication packaging and delivery.
• Serve as primary liaison with robotic technology vendors, ensuring system uptime, upgrades, and performance KPIs.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar quality improvement methodologies.
• Monitor cost efficiency, scalability, and expansion needs to support multi-site growth.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Education

PharmD or BS Pharm with extensive experience

BS Pharm with extensive experience

Tools

Parata

BD Rowa

SynMed

Noritsu

Job description

Director of Central-Fill Pharmacy Services

Position Summary

GalenusCare is seeking an experienced and innovative pharmacist to serve as the Director of Central-Fill Pharmacy Services, leading the design, implementation, and continuous operation of our robotic pharmacy automation lab. This role will oversee all aspects of clinical integration, compliance, workflow optimization, and technology deployment related to automated drug packaging, labeling, and dispensing—supporting our commitment to safe, efficient, and individualized medication care. The ideal candidate combines deep pharmacy expertise with hands‑on leadership in automation technologies, and will play a critical role in bringing scalable, tech‑enabled pharmacy services to our clients in hospice, chronic care, and post‑acute care.

Reports to:COO
Location:Mt. Laurel, NJ (onsite)

Key Responsibilities

Startup/Creation Phase:

• Lead planning, layout, and buildout of Robotic Automation Lab(s), in partnership with operations, IT, and vendor partners.
• Evaluate, select, and implement robotic dispensing and packaging systems (e.g., adherence packaging, strip packaging, vial-filling).
• Develop clinical workflows and protocols that integrate medication safety analytics into automation.
• Ensure pharmacy licensure, DEA compliance, and regulatory readiness across state and federal jurisdictions.
• Hire, train, and oversee a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy staff.
• Manage daily pharmacy operations including personnel management and supervisory responsibilities.
• Mentor staff, creating a culture of learning and knowledge sharing for professional development.
• Foster positive working relationships.
• Manage day-to-day robotic lab operations including production, quality control, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
• Continuously optimize efficiency, safety, and throughput of robotic systems while maintaining clinical accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical pharmacists, software engineers, and client success teams to ensure seamless medication packaging and delivery.
• Serve as primary liaison with robotic technology vendors, ensuring system uptime, upgrades, and performance KPIs.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar quality improvement methodologies.
• Monitor cost efficiency, scalability, and expansion needs to support multi‑site growth.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Align robotic pharmacy strategy with company goals for medication management.
• Contribute to client‑facing proposals and onboarding where robotic services are a strategic differentiator.
• Provide subject matter expertise to the executive team on the future of pharmacy automation.
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy automation trends, innovations, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• PharmD (or BS Pharm with extensive experience); licensed or eligible for licensure in applicable states.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in pharmacy operations, with 3+ years in robotic or automated dispensing systems.
• Serve as the pharmacist‑in‑charge for the NJ location.
• Proven success in leading the startup or transformation of automated pharmacy environments.
• Experience with technologies such as Parata, BD Rowa, SynMed, Noritsu, or similar.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills.
• Knowledge of DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and USP regulations governing automated dispensing and repackaging.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience in chronic care, long‑term care, hospice, or specialty pharmacy automation.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or process improvement training.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑growing, innovation‑focused, mission‑driven company.
• Passion for patient safety, precision medication use, and solving real‑world clinical problems through automation.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Working Conditions

• Onsite, with travel to other sites to be determined
• Minimum 40 hours per week.
• GalenusCare reserves the right to change this work arrangement at any time.

Compensation

The compensation package for this position is open for discussion, commensurate with education and experience.

GalenusCare is committed to the well‑being of our team members and offers a variety of benefits to support our employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to health, vision, and dental insurances, PTO, and paid holidays.

Why Join GalenusCare

• Be part of a mission‑driven team transforming care through precision pharmacy
• Lead financial operations in a fast‑growing, innovation‑focused healthcare company
• Collaborate with visionary leaders and make a meaningful impact on patient care

GalenusCare is the service brand of Galenus Precision Pharmacy focused on delivering advanced medication management, precision analytics, and collaborative care solutions to post‑acute and long‑term care settings along with precision pharmacy services. We combine clinical excellence with data‑driven insights to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and support providers with tailored pharmacy services.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

GalenusCare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GalenusCare will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender political opinion, religion or belief, nationality, ethnic or social origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical appearance, or any classification protected by federal state, or local law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals.