Director of Facilities

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.

Job Description: Director of Facilities

Position Overview
The Director of Facilities leads a direct report team of facility managers, coordinators, and engineers to uphold the physical, mechanical, and environmental performance of Strive Pharmacy’s national network of 503(a) compounding pharmacies and facilities. Together, these 13 sites, once current projects are complete, will encompass well over half a million square feet of total real estate and include office space, warehouses, and both non-sterile and sterile production areas.

Reporting to the Vice President of Pharmacy Development, the Director of Facilities is responsible for ensuring that these sites within their portfolio are capable of reliable and efficient operations, as well as being compliant with applicable regulations, such as USP 795, 797, and 800, among others. Through their direct reports, as well as an indirect team made up of Facility Maintenance Technicians, Compounding Mechanical Specialists, and Facility Support Specialists, this role manages preventive and corrective maintenance programs, housekeeping functions, vendor relationships, building systems and compounding and fulfillment equipment, and utility infrastructure in support of production and administrative functions.

While technical proficiency in facility management is essential, this role also highly prioritizes leadership competency and the ability to manage complex human and capital resources. In addition to a strong emphasis on growing and developing the Facilities team to support the continued growth of Strive, this role will work in close collaboration with other parts of the Pharmacy Development organization, focused on program development and execution, as well as many other Strive stakeholders, including operations, compliance, quality, IT, and others.

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Remote

Location: Remote. Preference will be given to applicants near one of our pharmacy locations in either Arizona, Florida or Missouri. 

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Direct and develop a team of facility managers, coordinators, and engineers to achieve operational excellence, maintenance and housekeeping goals, and compliance standards. Support that team in the growth and development of their subordinate teams.
• Budget & Procurement: Serve as a good steward of company resources, ensuring maintenance budgets are maximized through contracted services procurement and proper approvals are obtained for major expenses. Work closely with the Finance Department to help establish better facility maintenance budgets and tracking mechanisms.
• Performance Monitoring: Develop and track facility KPIs (e.g., equipment uptime, PM schedule adherence, corrective maintenance response time, housekeeping metrics). Perform site visits to ensure all technical maintenance and housekeeping work meets Strive’s high standards of excellence.
• Communication and Standard Setting: Contribute to national Strive standards for facility management and regularly communicate with company leadership about the status of our network of facilities. Participate in company-wide leadership initiatives.
• Facility Infrastructure: Maintain building systems, such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, security, and fire/life safety systems, and specialized systems, such as compressed air, refrigeration, and sterilization systems, to ensure continuous operation and compliance with regulations.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Ensure day-to-day maintenance operations, including both preventative and corrective maintenance and equipment calibration and service, are occurring and are supportive of facility uptime goals. Assist the team in troubleshooting facility and equipment issues to minimize downtime and ensure system reliability, if necessary.
• Housekeeping Oversight: Ensure the cleaning and housekeeping operations for non-laboratory areas, are occurring to promote a professional, safe, and well-maintained environment throughout the facilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: In consultation with relevant Strive Departments, ensure all facility and equipment maintenance and upkeep programs align with applicable standards including USP <795>, <797>, and <800>, and OSHA safety protocols.
• Project Management: In conjunction with other Strive resources, support capital improvement and renovation projects involving HVAC upgrades, new equipment installation, or facility expansion.
• Site Safety: In partnership with Strive safety teams and site leadership, maintain site safety and emergency response programs, including fire, security, and environmental systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in complex facilities management roles, ideally in a highly regulated industry, such as the healthcare, pharma, laboratory, or semiconductor sector, that includes complex building systems and equipment, such as Strive uses in its cleanroom production environments.
• Proven track record of managing multiple, geographically dispersed sites.
• Proven track record of managing and developing multi-tiered teams.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in complex building systems, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• A collaborative, professional leadership style and demeanor.
• A strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of the regulatory landscape for 503(a) compounding pharmacies preferred.

Travel
Up to 50% travel

Reports To
Vice President of Pharmacy Development

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.