Production Pharmacist

Fagron Sterile Services; Canton (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, vision and dental

Health savings account (HSA)

Holiday/paid time off

Job summary

Fagron Sterile Services in the United States seeks a Production Pharmacist to oversee aseptic fill operations in an ISO 7 environment, working with room supervisors and senior technicians. This role requires gowning qualification, ability to stand for long periods, and leadership in maintaining SOPs and batch records.

The ideal candidate has a PharmD and Massachusetts licensure, with GMP experience. Join a team focused on quality, Right First Time metrics, and ongoing process improvements while

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensed in Massachusetts; other licenses a plus.
• Experience in GMP or regulated environments is a plus.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Strong aseptic technique and cleanroom behavior.
• Excellent math, problem-solving and sound judgement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a production team and train technicians.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Pass gowning qualification for ISO 7 cleanrooms and maintain it.
• Assist with ISO 5 VLFH tasks as required.
• Oversee cleanroom activities including aseptic reconstitution, pooling and dilution of drug products, and manual aseptic filling.
• Lead operators, troubleshoot production concerns, and communicate with management.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, batch records, and HR policies.
• Meet Right First Time (RFT) metrics by reducing errors and completing corrections quickly.
• Review and maintain adherence to manufacturing schedules.
• Track employee training to ensure compliance.
• Provide on-the-floor leadership and coaching to the production team.
• Support process improvements and scale-up initiatives within the department.
• Obtain and retain additional state licenses as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Initiative

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

About The Job

As the Production Pharmacist, you will work alongside room supervisors and senior technicians to oversee all required activities for the preparation of materials and manual aseptic filling of compounded sterile products in an ISO 5 VLFH within an ISO 7 environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully pass and remain gowning qualified for entrance into the ISO 7 cleanrooms.
• Successfully pass media fill and remain qualified to assist with tasks within the ISO 5 VLFH as required.
• Must be able to stand and maneuver around the tight spaces of a cleanroom for upwards of 7 hrs. per day.
• Assist in overseeing all ISO 7 cleanroom activities including but not limited to: cleaning of VLFHs, the preparation of materials required to aseptically reconstitute, pool and dilute drug product, manual aseptic filling of drug product, performing calibration checks and environmental monitoring plating of operators.
• Must be able to rapidly assess situations, trouble shoot production concerns, guide operators, and effectively communicate complex detailed information to management outside of the cleanrooms via electronic tools frequently and quickly.
• Ensuring compliance to SOPs, batch records and HR policies, assisting in disciplinary action as needed.
• Meet Right First Time (RFT) metrics by reducing error / deviations and completing corrections quickly.
• Review and maintain adherence to the manufacturing schedules.
• Track employee training to ensure compliance.
• Aid in bi-annual reviews of procedures.
• Provide on-the-floor leadership to the production team.
• Assist in coaching and training of technicians in the manufacturing suites.
• Support process improvements and scale up initiative within the department.
• Obtain and retain additional state licenses as required

Basic Qualifications

• Graduated from accredited college of pharmacy
• Licensed Pharmacist in Massachusetts, additional states a plus.
• Experience working in a regulated/GMP environment a plus.
• Experience in a leadership position (i.e., Shift of Line Leader, Group Leader, etc) or demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Good working knowledge of appropriate cleanroom behavior and aseptic technique a plus.
• Solid math and effective problem-solving skills with demonstrated use of sound judgement.
• Good communication, verbal and electronic, and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and lead a team.
• Ability to work with others in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and management.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality, accuracy, and accountability.

What's on Offer?

Fagron offers its associates competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution; medical, vision and dental; health savings account (HSA); holiday/paid time off.

At Fagron, you'll find plenty of chances to grow - both personally and professionally. We work in an open, dynamic environment where your ideas and talents can shine.

Ready For The Challenge?

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity makes us stronger, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.

Fagron US is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law.