Sterile Lab Assistant Manager

Company Overview

Before we opened Strive Pharmacy we were unsatisfied with the current state of the pharmaceutical industry. Most of the current pharmaceuticals only offer a one size fits all approach and often come with unwanted and potentially dangerous side effects. We found that through compounding we can offer a much more personalized solution to medicine.

Through this we have been able to help patients get the results they are seeking for their personal needs. After years of working for corporate chains we took the risk and opened Strive Pharmacy. We are dedicated to providing a better experience for each customer and clinic that we work with. Come see the Strive difference.

Our Mission

We’re flipping the script with personal medicine. We strive to interrupt an industry that has been closed to personalized care, accessibility, and nuance for too long. We strive to shift a reactive view of self-care and ignite a proactive baseline-shifting approach to health for all. ‘The human element’ is our crux and catalyst, driving all that we do, whether we’re interacting with patients, providers, or practices. We’re here to partner with those ready for a change. More than a compounding pharmacy, we’re on a mission to positively disrupt healthcare as we know it. Strive is about more than medicine. Strive is about striving for the personal side of healthcare.

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm CST

Position Overview:

The Sterile Pharmacy Assistant Manager assists the Sterile Pharmacy Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the sterile compounding program, ensuring the highest standards of patient-centered care, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. This role oversees daily sterile compounding operations, manages and develops pharmacy staff, and ensures strict adherence to USP <797>, cGMP, and all applicable state and federal regulations. The Sterile Pharmacy Assistant Manager is responsible for verifying patient-specific prescriptions, validating compounded lots, and ensuring consistent compliance with Strive Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management
  • Provide direct leadership, supervision, and performance management for sterile compounding personnel.
  • Oversee staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing competency assessments.
  • Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and periodic review of sterile compounding SOPs.
  • Coordinate cross-departmental communication to support efficient workflow and compliance.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for operational, personnel, compliance, and regulatory matters within the sterile compounding department.
• Operational & Technical Oversight
  • Ensure accurate verification of prescriptions, compounded lots, and batch records.
  • Review and approve proprietary sterile formulations and ensure proper adherence to compounding procedures.
  • Perform or oversee required calculations to ensure ingredients are measured and utilized accurately.
  • Ensure appropriate quality control measures, including visual verification, photographic documentation, and inspection of sterile laboratory work.
  • Lead and participate in regular audits, environmental monitoring, and regulatory inspections.
  • Oversee cleanliness, maintenance, and readiness of the compounding lab in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and documentation of equipment such as scales, balances, and electronic meters.
  • Monitor inventory for outdated or soon-to-expire chemicals and supplies.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure strict adherence to USP <797>, USP <795>, USP <800>, 503B Guidance, 21 CFR 211 (cGMP), and other applicable regulatory standards.
  • Maintain and enforce policies related to aseptic technique, gowning procedures, and controlled environment requirements.
  • Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Education & Training
  • Develop, deliver, and track ongoing training and competency programs for pharmacy personnel.
  • Complete required sterile compounding continuing education.
  • Provide mentoring and leadership development for team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing in state of the pharmacy
• Minimum of 1-2 years prior leadership or supervisory experience in a sterile compounding or pharmacy production environment required.
• One or more years of hands-on sterile compounding experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of USP <797>, USP <795>, USP <800>, and cGMP/503B guidelines.
• Understanding of medical terminology and pharmacy calculations.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and potency standards.
• Ability to manage teams in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Ability to work with delicate and specialized equipment to produce sterile dosage forms.
• Must be capable of donning and wearing full sterile protective equipment as required (mask, gloves, lab coat, coveralls, hairnet, safety goggles, shoe covers).
• Knowledge of fundamental principles, laws, policies, and procedures relevant to sterile compounding and cGMP.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP).
• Experience in pharmacy production environments (503A or 503B).
• Advanced understanding of aseptic technique.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
• Strong working knowledge of state and federal pharmacy regulations related to sterile compounding.

Benefits/ Perks

Strive Pharmacy provides a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses various perks such as employer paid healthcare coverage available after 30 days of employment, the choice of an FSA/HSA, a voucher for new hire scrubs (if applicable), parental leave, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and the benefit of weekends and holidays off. FREE COMPOUNDED MEDS to employees and immediate family members.

Culture 

At Strive, culture plays a fundamental role in shaping our workplace atmosphere. Beyond our exceptional benefits package, we foster a sense of community. Throughout the year, we arrange various holiday potlucks and festive celebrations. Strive is committed to promoting both personal and professional development, striving for our employees to excel and grow in every aspect of their lives, both within and outside of the workplace. 

EEO

Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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