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Pharmacist In Charge

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Hazelwood, MOContract$50–109/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–109/hr
Location
Hazelwood, MO
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Active Pharmacist LicenseMissouri Licensure Ability

Job overview

Actalent is hiring a Pharmacist In Charge. The Pharmacist-in-Charge will serve as a hands‑on operational leader for a growing 503B outsourcing facility, overseeing sterile compounding, batch record development, media fills, and day‑to‑day pharmacy operations while mentoring staff and establishing scalable workflows. The role also includes collaborating with leadership, ownership, consultants, and quality teams to improve processes and support product launch activities.

Key focus areas include Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge for a growing 503B outsourcing facility, Lead day‑to‑day pharmacy operations, and Establish and improve production workflows and efficiencies.

Important skills include Sterile Compounding, ISO 7 Clean Room Environments, Gowning Procedures And Aseptic Technique, Pharmacy Operations And Documentation, Leadership And Supervisory Experience, and Communication And Collaboration Skills. Preferred (not required): 503A Compounding Pharmacy Experience, 503B Outsourcing Facility Experience, Pharmacist In Charge Experience, and Batch Record Development And Review.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sterile CompoundingISO 7 Clean Room EnvironmentsGowning Procedures and Aseptic TechniquePharmacy Operations and DocumentationLeadership and Supervisory ExperienceCommunication and Collaboration Skills503A Compounding Pharmacy Experience503B Outsourcing Facility ExperiencePharmacist in Charge ExperienceBatch Record Development and ReviewMedia Fill ExperienceFormulation Calculation ExperienceRepeater Pumps and Sterile Manufacturing ProcessesSOP Development and Process Improvement

Qualifications

Active Pharmacist LicenseMissouri Licensure Ability

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

The Pharmacist-in-Charge will initially serve as a hands-on operational leader responsible for sterile compounding activities, batch record development, media fills, process improvement, team supervision, and pharmacy operations. As the organization grows and additional pharmacists are hired, the role will transition into a more strategic and administrative leadership position. This is not a traditional desk-based management role. During startup and product launch phases, the PIC should expect to spend time in the clean room, participate in production activities, and help establish operational workflows. Operational Leadership: Serve as Pharmacist-in-Charge for a growing 503B outsourcing facility Lead day-to-day pharmacy operations Establish and improve production workflows and efficiencies Collaborate with pharmacy leadership, ownership, consultants, and quality teams Assist with hiring, onboarding, and developing pharmacy personnel Help build a scalable pharmacy operation capable of future growth Sterile Compounding & Production: Participate in sterile compounding activities Work in ISO 7 clean room environments Complete gowning and clean room requirements Support and perform media fills Assist with clean room activities and cleaning procedures Understand equipment requirements, including repeater pumps and associated production systems Support product launch initiatives and production readiness activities Documentation & Process Development: Create, review, and maintain batch records Support formulation calculations and scaling activities Assist in SOP development and process improvements Build operational documentation and production workflows Ensure compliance with pharmacy operational procedures and standards Work alongside quality teams to maintain documentation accuracy Team Development: Supervise pharmacy personnel Train and mentor new team members Support onboarding and development of future pharmacists and technicians Foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Required Active Pharmacist license or ability to obtain Missouri licensure Sterile compounding experience Experience working within ISO 7 clean room environments Experience with gowning procedures and aseptic technique Strong understanding of pharmacy operations and documentation Leadership, supervisory, or team mentorship experience Excellent communication and collaboration skills Preferred 503A compounding pharmacy experience 503B outsourcing facility experience Pharmacist-in-Charge experience Batch record development and review Media fill experience Formulation calculation experience Experience with repeater pumps and sterile manufacturing processes SOP development and process improvement experience

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryland Heights, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $109.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maryland Heights,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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