Lead Compounding Pharmacist - Romeoville, IL

What You'll Do:

• Oversee daily operations of the non-sterile compounding lab, with a focus on both hazardous and non-hazardous preparations.
• Monitor and drive performance against pharmacy metrics including productivity, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Lead daily workflow scheduling, team meetings, and performance evaluations including regular 1:1s with direct reports.
• Manage, coach, and support a team of compounding pharmacists and technicians.
• Serve as a liaison between the PIC and your group of pharmacists/technicians to maintain an open, 2-way line of feedback.
• Oversee onboarding and training of new compounding staff to ensure alignment with current procedures and best practices.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee and participate in compounding of prescription medications in accordance with USP guidelines, SOPs, and safety protocols.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for non-sterile compounding operations, including hazardous drug handling per USP <800>.
• Ensure rigorous adherence to compounding procedures, documentation standards, and safety protocols.
• Conduct audits to verify the accuracy and timeliness of all compounding activities.
• Partner with the PIC and compliance officer  to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.
• Ensure all compounding equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and calibrated.
• Work closely with Supply Chain, Compliance, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure a seamless integration of compounding processes with broader pharmacy operations.
• Provide input on facility improvements, process enhancements, and expansion plans.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain non-resident pharmacist licenses to support multi-state operations.
• Support additional operational tasks and responsibilities as assigned by pharmacy leadership

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy 
• Ability to work on site 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) plus rotating on weekends
• Comply with all state and federal laws and regulations
• Extensive knowledge of USP 795, 797, and 800 regulations
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a compounding pharmacy, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Background in sterile compounding preferred
• Ability to work in a high volume fast paced environment
• Team player with outstanding communication skills 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Schedule & Availability:

• This is a full-time role with shifts primarily scheduled Monday through Friday, plus every other Saturday. A rotation system is in place to ensure fair distribution of weekend shifts
• While we strive to maintain consistent schedules, flexibility is required, as your scheduled workdays may occasionally shift to help cover holidays, team PTO, or other staffing needs
• Advanced notice of at least two weeks will be provided for any changes to the regular schedule
• Please note that shift structures may be adjusted in the future based on evolving business needs

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 reimbursements
• Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits
• Pet insurance
• Student loan refinancing
• Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness