Product Formulation Chemist

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

Department: Product Development

Location: Remote but must be located near Tampa, FL, Phoenix, AZ, or St. Louis, MO.

Pay Range: $105,000 - $120,000 + 10% bonus

Position Overview:

The Chemist will support both 503A and 503B efforts of compounding pharmacy operations by leading R&D initiatives, overseeing sterile and non-sterile third-party testing programs, and supporting site standardization and compliance activities. This role is responsible for developing scalable, compliant compounded drug products while ensuring alignment with USP, FDA, and cGMP requirements.

In addition to hands-on development and testing oversight, this position will play a key role in establishing and building the company’s internal analytical laboratory. The Chemist will help define analytical capabilities, develop testing methods, and implement systems and workflows to support ongoing product release, stability, and investigative testing. This role will also contribute to building and mentoring an internal R&D and analytical team as the organization grows.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage all sterile and non-sterile third-party testing communication activities, including method selection, sample coordination, data review, and vendor qualification
• Leading/developing our in-house analytical lab upon site-readiness
• Design and execute R&D studies, including formulation feasibility, stability, compatibility, and process development and manage R&D direct reports
• Establish analytical workflows, SOPs, and best practices to support long-term business growth
• Adjusting MFR methods of preparation to reflect formula/quality optimization
• Verifying stability and compatibility of ingredients
• Reviewing and developing compound formulations
• Supporting staff training on best practices
• Ensuring adherence to USP guidelines
• Acts as a key resource for maintaining product efficacy and aligning with compliance and regulatory  standards for customized medication preparations
• Willingness to travel to site locations up to 25%
• Working cross functionally with all departments within the enterprise

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Life Sciences, or related field (PharmD, MD, PhD).
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with diverse audiences.
• Experience within the analytical lab setting.

Join Us in Making an Impact:

Are you ready to make a genuine impact on patient care and contribute to better healthcare outcomes with every interaction? Embrace this integral role and be a part of the Strive Pharmacies team today. Your journey towards healthcare excellence starts here! Apply now.

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.

Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.