Director, Compounding Operations - Romeoville, Illinois

RoRomeoville, IllinoisOn-siteFull-timeStaff, 8–12 yearsListed 1 month ago

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About this role

What You’ll Do

- Lead end-to-end compounding operations across all sites, ensuring consistent execution, operational efficiency, and full regulatory compliance.

- Serve as the subject matter expert for USP , , and , maintaining continuous inspection readiness and leading internal, Board of Pharmacy, and regulatory audits.

- Standardize and continuously improve compounding workflows, batch records, documentation practices, policies and procedures, and training programs across all sites.

- Establish and enforce rigorous batch record review and verification processes across technicians, pharmacists, and Quality Assurance.

- Lead deviation investigations and corrective and preventive actions in partnership with the Quality team, serving as the escalation point for compounding and quality-related issues.

- Partner with Pharmacists-in-Charge and site leadership to strengthen daily execution, accountability, and performance across facilities.

- Define, monitor, and improve key operational and quality metrics, including deviations, right-first-time performance, and throughput.

- Produce high-quality, data-driven reports on compounding strategy, operations, quality, and compliance.

- Ensure the qualification, maintenance, and ongoing compliance of compounding equipment and facilities.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Compliance, Legal, and Product teams to support operational initiatives and new product introductions.

- Support the hiring, training, and professional development of compounding pharmacists and technicians.

- Build and sustain a culture of compliance, uncompromising safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in pharmacy compounding operations, with demonstrated expertise in both sterile and nonsterile compounding.

- Advanced working knowledge of USP , , and , including experience supporting regulatory inspections and internal and external audits.

- At least 2 years of leadership experience managing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, or compounding operations teams.

- Deep, hands-on expertise in sterile and nonsterile compounding environments, including workflows, equipment, documentation, and operational controls.

- Demonstrated experience partnering with Quality and Compliance teams in a regulated healthcare environment to implement and sustain compounding quality and compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications

- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college or school of pharmacy preferred.

- Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in good standing; licensure in multiple states preferred.

- Strong operational judgment, with the ability to maintain rigorous compliance standards while improving efficiency and execution.

- Ability to operate independently, make sound decisions, and drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.

- Demonstrated effectiveness in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving operational environment.

- Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%.

We’ve Got You Covered:

- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership

- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA

- 401(k) with company match

- Flexible PTO

- Wellbeing + Learning & Growth stipends

- Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits

- Pet insurance

- Student loan refinancing

- Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness