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Wedgewood · 1 day ago

Pharmacist in Charge

Albany, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Wedgewood is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications. They are seeking a Pharmacist-in-Charge to oversee regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and lead inspections while maintaining the highest standards in pharmaceutical practices.

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Responsibilities

Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge for Ohio and other non-resident state licenses as required

Responsible for required reporting to State Boards of Pharmacy, DEA and FDA

Maintain pharmacist licensure and facility licensing in good standing across multiple states

Ensure compliance with FDA, DEA, State Boards of Pharmacy, and Section 503B of the FD&C Act and associated FDA guidance documents

Develop and maintain SOPs and training programs. Be responsible for control/review/and issuing of all SOPs and training programs

Represent the facility in regulatory meetings and lead all inspections and Board of Pharmacy appearances

Provide regulatory and quality direction to cross-functional teams (e.g., recall, complaints)

Support outsourcing and regulatory strategy across departments

Oversee all QA/QC functions including batch record review, deviation investigations, environmental monitoring, and product testing

Lead regulatory and accreditation inspections (FDA, OH Board of Pharmacy) and internal audits

Manage validation activities, including site Validation Master Plan, and approve related documentation (e.g., finished product stability studies, equipment and systems validation and manufacturing process validation

Implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS)

Review and approve change controls, product labels, and annual product reviews

Oversee incoming material quality and sample reserve programs

Develop and manage vendor qualification and monitoring programs

Provide quarterly quality metrics to site and corporate leadership

Develop and manage an environmental monitoring program including trending, investigation, and root cause analysis

Qualification

Pharmacist licensureCGMP knowledgeQuality Management SystemRegulatory compliancePharmaceutical compoundingLeadership experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

A registered pharmacist in the state of Ohio with an active license in good standing, as well as experience in being licensed in multiple states

5+ years experience in a leadership role managing a team

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (BS) or Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Strong understanding of cGMP, sterile injectable manufacturing and non-sterile compounding

Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding, FDA and DEA regulations

Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, ensuring smooth operations and accurate documentation

Solid interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm, professional, diplomatic, and positive in all situations

Strong communicator with excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, able to convey complex information clearly, succinctly, and effectively to diverse audiences

Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, timeline-driven environment and is comfortable working with minimal supervision while maintaining effective communication

Analytical with a strong problem-solving mindset, demonstrating creativity and innovation when tackling complex challenges

Natural leader, with experience managing teams and a passion for mentoring and developing healthcare professionals