Lead Compounding Pharmacist

Legacy Lyfe; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies in Basalt, Colorado seeks a Lead Compounding Pharmacist to oversee day‑to‑day non‑sterile production, support sterile activities, supervise technicians, and ensure compliant preparation and dispensing of compounded medications.

The role emphasizes patient safety, meticulous documentation, and workflow optimization for inspection readiness within a technology‑enabled compounding operation.

Qualifications

• PharmD or B.S. in Pharmacy from an accredited program with licensure ready by start date.
• Active, unrestricted Colorado pharmacist license and eligibility for practice.
• Experience with sterile and non-sterile compounding principles, documentation, and quality controls.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous drugs and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacist oversight for sterile and non-sterile compounding operations.
• Verify prescriptions, calculations, formulations, and labeling before release.
• Supervise and train Compounding Pharmacy Technicians and prioritize production.
• Lead day-to-day non-sterile production and support sterile production scheduling.
• Prepare dosage forms (capsules, creams, ointments, gels, troches, suspensions, solutions).
• Ensure proper controls, PPE, and cleaning procedures for hazardous and non-hazardous work.
• Review master/formulation records, logs, and quality-control results for accuracy.
• Support formulation development and process improvement under PIC direction.
• Investigate deviations and quality events; support corrective actions and retraining.
• Monitor inventories, certificates of analysis, expiration dates, and access control.

Skills

Sterile & non-sterile compounding

Pharmacist oversight

Regulatory compliance

Documentation accuracy

Team leadership

Hazardous drug handling

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Active Colorado pharmacist license

Tools

Pharmacy management systems

Job description

About Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies

Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies is a growing 503A sterile compounding pharmacy group focused on quality, safety, and responsible multi-state expansion. We are building a sterile-heavy, inspection-ready operation, located in Basalt, Colorado, designed to scale while maintaining the highest regulatory and clinical standards.

The Role

The Lead Compounding Pharmacist supports the Pharmacist in Charge in the safe, accurate, and compliant preparation and dispensing of patient-specific compounded medications. This role leads day‑to‑day non‑sterile production, supports sterile production activities as assigned, supervises Compounding Pharmacy Technicians, reviews formulation and production documentation, and helps optimize workflow, quality, and readiness for inspection. The position requires sound professional judgment, meticulous documentation, and a strong commitment to patient safety. This position is not patient facing, and primarily manages production. Join our founding team and play a key role in establishing innovative pharmacy operations, shaping workflows, and building a culture of excellence in a technology‑enabled compounding pharmacy with opportunities to grow your career as the organization evolves.

Hazardous Drug Compounding Scope

The pharmacy prepares both hazardous and non‑hazardous compounded medications. Hazardous drug work is limited to non‑antineoplastic, non‑chemotherapy preparations. Employees assigned to compounding must follow applicable USP , USP , USP , OSHA, state, and federal requirements, including engineering controls, personal protective equipment, deactivation, decontamination, cleaning, documentation, and exposure‑control procedures

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacist oversight for sterile and non‑sterile compounding operations within the scope delegated by the PIC.
• Verify prescriptions, patient and prescriber information, calculations, formulations, ingredients, beyond‑use dating, labeling, and finished preparations before release, as authorized.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate Compounding Pharmacy Technicians and provide real‑time direction on production priorities and technique.
• Lead day‑to‑day non‑sterile production and support sterile production scheduling, workflow, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare or oversee compounded dosage forms such as capsules, creams, ointments, gels, troches, suspensions, solutions, suppositories, and other preparations within the pharmacy’s approved scope.
• Ensure hazardous and non‑hazardous compounding activities are segregated and performed using appropriate controls, equipment, PPE, and cleaning procedures.
• Review master formulation records, compounding records, logs, calculations, ingredient lot information, and quality‑control results for completeness and accuracy.
• Support formulation development, scale‑up, process improvement, and standardization under the direction of the PIC.
• Investigate deviations, errors, complaints, and quality events; support root‑cause analysis, corrective and preventive action, and staff retraining.
• Monitor inventory levels, ingredient status, certificates of analysis, expiration dates, storage conditions, and controlled access requirements.

Maintain compliance with pharmacy policies, Colorado Board of Pharmacy requirements, DEA requirements where applicable, and USP , , and .

• Participate in competency assessments, media‑fill and gloved fingertip testing when assigned, cleaning verification, environmental‑monitoring review, and inspection preparation.
• Communicate professionally with prescribers, patients, vendors, and internal departments to resolve clinical, technical, and operational issues.
• Serve as pharmacist coverage for designated operational duties and perform other responsibilities assigned by the PIC.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted Colorado pharmacist license by start date.
• Ability to meet all state and federal eligibility requirements for pharmacy practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile and/or non‑sterile compounding principles, calculations, documentation, and quality controls.
• Ability to safely work with hazardous drugs other than antineoplastic/chemotherapy agents (ex. Hormones, minoxidil) and to wear required PPE.
• Strong attention to detail, professional judgment, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to professional growth, technician education, and building.a sustainable launch culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of compounding pharmacy experience.
• Hands‑on experience with both sterile and non‑sterile compounding.

Experience Implementing USP , , Or Requirements.

• Experience supervising pharmacy technicians or leading production workflow.
• Training in hazardous drug handling, quality systems, root‑cause analysis, or accreditation readiness.

Knowledge, Skills And Competencies

• Advanced pharmaceutical calculations and formulation review.
• Aseptic and non‑sterile compounding knowledge.
• Leadership, coaching, and prioritization.
• Quality‑system documentation and deviation management.
• Ability to balance production efficiency with clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Comfort using pharmacy management systems, electronic records, and standard office technology.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Ability to remain standing or seated for extended periods and move throughout pharmacy and cleanroom areas.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist movements and fine motor tasks.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance or accommodation as appropriate.
• Ability to wear required cleanroom garb, respirators or other PPE when medically cleared and required.
• Ability to work around pharmaceutical ingredients, cleaning agents, and hazardous drugs using required controls and precautions.

Schedule and Work Environment

• Primarily on‑site in Basalt, Colorado.
• Standard Monday through Friday workweek, including a scheduled 30‑minute meal period. The pharmacy intends to staff appropriately as volume grows to prevent routine excessive hours from occurring.
• Participation in launch activities, training, inspections, and periodic after‑hours issue resolution requiring additional hours may be requested occasionally. Approved additional time will be compensated according to company policy and applicable law.

Performance Expectations

• Accurate, timely, and compliant pharmacist review and product release.
• Consistent adherence to compounding, documentation, and hazardous‑drug procedures.
• Effective technician supervision, competency development, and workflow management.
• Prompt identification and escalation of quality, safety, or regulatory concerns.
• Contribution to inspection readiness, continuous improvement, and a culture of patient safety.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity and Accommodations

Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, for pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, consistent with applicable law. Applicants needing an accommodation during the application or interview process should contact [e-mail]

Eligibility and coverage details will be provided during the interview process.

Additional Posting And Employment Notices

• Application Deadline is October 1, 2026
• This posting describes the general nature and level of work expected and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications.
• Employment is expected to be at will unless otherwise required by a written agreement or applicable law.
• Any offer of employment may be contingent upon verification of required licenses or registrations, references, and other lawful pre‑employment requirements relevant to the position.
• Legacy Lyfe Pharmacies will not request age‑related information or criminal history on the initial application except as permitted or required by applicable law.
• The Company may modify responsibilities as operational, regulatory, or patient‑care needs evolve.