Founding Head of 503A Sterile Ops & Build

Barrington James

California (MO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A private equity-backed healthcare platform is seeking a Founding Operations Leader for a new sterile compounding pharmacy in California. This role involves leading the operational build and launch of the pharmacy, ensuring compliance with USP standards, and shaping workflows and systems. Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience in sterile compounding pharmacy operations and a strong understanding of cleanroom practices. This is an opportunity to design and build a pharmacy from the ground up.

Qualifications

  • Senior leadership experience in sterile compounding pharmacy operations required.
  • Deep knowledge of USP <797>, USP <795>, and USP <800> standards essential.
  • Experience designing sterile compounding workflows or pharmacy operations is needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the operational build and launch of a 503A sterile compounding pharmacy.
  • Support facility design, cleanroom workflow, and sterile compounding operations.
  • Establish operational systems and SOP frameworks.

Skills

Leadership in sterile compounding pharmacy operations
Knowledge of USP <797>, USP <795>, USP <800>
Designing sterile compounding workflows
Understanding of cleanroom operations
Operating in a startup environment

Job description

A private equity-backed healthcare platform is seeking a Founding Operations Leader for a new sterile compounding pharmacy in California. This role involves leading the operational build and launch of the pharmacy, ensuring compliance with USP standards, and shaping workflows and systems. Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience in sterile compounding pharmacy operations and a strong understanding of cleanroom practices. This is an opportunity to design and build a pharmacy from the ground up.
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