Pharmacist in Charge - Build & Lead 503B Sterile Ops

Barrington James; Virginia; On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington James is supporting a private pharmacy group building a 503B sterile outsourcing facility in Northern Virginia, seeking a Pharmacist in Charge. You will hold the license, oversee cGMP sterile compounding, and shape SOPs and the pharmacy function from the ground up.

This is a leadership role inside a greenfield 503B, working with an established Head of Quality and Director of Operations to ensure readiness for registration, inspections, and regulatory engagement.

Qualifications

• PharmD with Virginia license or eligibility required.
• Sterile compounding experience (aseptic/cleanroom).
• Understanding of the 503B outsourcing facility model.

Responsibilities

• Hold the pharmacy license and serve as the accountable pharmacist for state licensing applications and inspections.
• Build SOPs and pharmacy procedures for registration and operation.
• Oversee sterile compounding under cGMP in partnership with quality leadership.
• Lead the development of the pharmacy function during the phased build.
• Represent the pharmacy to state boards and regulators.
• Ensure inspection readiness across the facility and lead pharmacy staff as operations come online.

Skills

Pharmacist in Charge

Sterile compounding

cGMP

Leadership

Regulatory liaison

Education

PharmD

Job description

Barrington James is supporting a private pharmacy group building a 503B sterile outsourcing facility in Northern Virginia, seeking a Pharmacist in Charge. You will hold the license, oversee cGMP sterile compounding, and shape SOPs and the pharmacy function from the ground up.

This is a leadership role inside a greenfield 503B, working with an established Head of Quality and Director of Operations to ensure readiness for registration, inspections, and regulatory engagement.