Pharmacist - Compliance Officer

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Job summary

Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors seeks a Pharmacist-Compliance Officer to safeguard the prescription drug and device supply chain through inspections, investigations, and enforcement support. The role requires a Louisiana pharmacist license plus three years of experience and may involve periodic overnight travel within Louisiana.

Responsibilities include evaluating facilities, providing guidance on licensing and security, drafting reports, and coordinating with state and federal

Qualifications

• Requires current Louisiana pharmacist license and three years of licensed pharmacist experience.
• Strong pharmaceutical and regulatory knowledge is essential.
• Excellent communication and investigative skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and investigations for pre-licensing, annual, follow-up, and complaints.
• Provide compliance guidance and training on licensing, storage, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare reports, track trends, and maintain inspection and enforcement procedures.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Louisiana Pharmacist License

Job description

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors is to safeguard life and health and to promote public welfare of all citizens by the licensing and regulation of entities engaging in the distribution of legend drugs or legend devices within and into the state of Louisiana.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pharmacist-Compliance Officer protects Louisiana's prescription drug and device supply chain through inspections, investigations, compliance guidance, and enforcement support. The position requires strong pharmaceutical and regulatory knowledge, investigative skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication. This unique opportunity allows a pharmacist to move beyond traditional practice and directly impact statewide public health, regulatory policy, and patient safety while working with the Board and state and federal partners. The ideal candidate must be willing to undertake periodic overnight travel within the state of Louisiana.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice pharmacy plus three years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.

JOB DUTIES

Job Duties and Other Information

• Inspections & Investigations: Conduct pre-licensing, annual, follow-up, complaint, and unlicensed-facility inspections and investigations
• Compliance Guidance & Training: Evaluate regulated facilities and provide guidance regarding licensing, security, storage, record keeping, policies, and regulatory compliance.
• SOPs & Reporting: Prepare reports, track compliance trends, and maintain inspection and enforcement procedures.
• Disciplinary Actions: Investigate violations, develop evidence, support enforcement proceedings, and coordinate with regulatory and law-enforcement agencies.
• Regulatory Interpretation: Review records and apply Board statutes, rules, policies, and requirements.
• Board & Executive Support: Assist the Executive Director and Board with compliance programs, policy development, meetings, and program objectives.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS

Appointment Type: Probational - up to 24 months

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

• Insurance Coverage
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

RETRAITMENT

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others