Staff Pharmacist at CareDx

CareDx; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Job summary

CareDx is launching a new on-site Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA, and seeks a Pharmacist-in-Charge / Pharmacy Manager to lead licensure, compliance, operations, staffing, and quality. This executive will build a scalable, patient-centered pharmacy aligned with CareDx’s mission to improve transplant patient care.

The role requires a PharmD, an active Georgia license, and 5+ years of pharmacy experience including 3+ in leadership.

Qualifications

• PharmD from ACPE-accredited college; active Georgia license with eligibility for Pharmacist-in-Charge.
• 5+ years pharmacy experience, 3+ years in leadership/management.
• Specialty or transplant pharmacy experience preferred.
• Startup/expansion pharmacy experience preferred; PioneerRx experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge of record; maintain all licenses, registrations, and controlled substance records.
• Ensure compliance with all laws, including Georgia Board of Pharmacy, HIPAA, Medicare rules, and DEA procedures.
• Lead site startup: licensure, permitting, facility setup, system implementation, supplier setup, accreditation readiness.
• Develop and maintain workflows; lead inspections, audits, and survey readiness.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise staff; oversee prescriptions processing and dispensing; counsel patients and support transplant care.
• Oversee inventory, budgeting, billing, and vendor relationships; drive process improvements.

Skills

Pharmacist-in-Charge

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Education

PharmD

Tools

PioneerRx

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. CareDx is a leading precision medicine diagnostics company advancing care in transplant, specialty oncology, and cell therapy. Through our innovative portfolio of molecular diagnostics, digital health solutions, AI-powered data and analytics, and patient support services, we partner with healthcare providers, patients, and biopharma organizations to help inform clinical decision‑making and improve patient outcomes. At CareDx, every employee has the opportunity to contribute to innovations that help transform patient care and improve lives. This is a great opportunity to build and lead a new pharmacy within an innovative healthcare company. Our goal at CareDx Pharmacy (a subsidiary of CareDx, Inc.) is to provide the best pharmaceutical care in the country, and we are looking for a Pharmacist-in-Charge / Pharmacy Manager to launch and lead our new location in Atlanta, GA. This leader will own licensure, compliance, operations, staffing, and quality for the site, building a scalable, patient-centered pharmacy that supports our mission.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge of record and maintain all pharmacy permits, licenses, registrations, and controlled substance records
• Ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal laws and guidelines, including Georgia Board of Pharmacy regulations, HIPAA, Fraud, Waste and Abuse (Medicare), and DEA procedures
• Lead site startup, including licensure and permitting, facility and equipment setup, pharmacy system implementation, wholesaler and inventory setup, and accreditation readiness (ACHC/URAC)
• Develop and maintain workflows, policies, and procedures; lead inspections, audits, and survey readiness
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, interns, and support staff
• Oversee all aspects of the workflow process, including receiving and interpreting prescriptions, screening for interactions, verification, dispensing, shipping, phone support, and point-of-sale transactions
• Verify the work of pharmacy technicians and interns and dispense medications accurately and efficiently
• Counsel patients on prescription and over-the-counter therapies, administer immunizations, and support transplant-focused patient care
• Maintain procedures for quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and dispensing/disposal of hazardous drugs; investigate errors and implement corrective actions
• Manage inventory, vendor relationships, budget, and accurate, timely billing and reimbursement
• Monitor key performance indicators and drive process improvement and growth in partnership with CareDx leadership
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, and internal teams
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Licensing/Skills

• PharmD from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy
• Active Georgia pharmacist license with no disciplinary action and eligibility to serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge
• 5+ years of pharmacy experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role
• Specialty or transplant pharmacy experience strongly preferred
• Experience with a pharmacy startup or expansion and prior Pharmacist-in-Charge experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in PioneerRx preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Team-oriented, self‑motivated individual with a strong desire to grow clinical and operational knowledge

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

Hours

Pharmacy is open Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Schedule is 40 hours per week; additional flexibility required during site startup

Additional Details

Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients. Our competitive Total Rewards package for US Employees includes: Competitive base salary and incentive compensation Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program 401(k) savings plan match Employee Stock Purchase Plan Pre‑tax commuter benefits And more! Please refer to our page to view detailed benefits at https://caredx.com/company/careers In addition, we have a Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full‑time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow. With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, it's an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. Join us in partnering with transplant patients to transform our future together.

Equal Opportunity and EEO

CareDx, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer—vets/disabled, and participates in the E‑Verify program.

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