Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC)

Salary Range: $160,000–$180,000 annually
Department: Pharmacy Operations / Site Management
Reports To: Director of Pharmacy
Location: Knoxville, TN
Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility to start earlier or stay later as operational needs require.

Position Summary

The Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) provides operational and clinical leadership for a 503A compounding pharmacy, overseeing daily operations, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, staff management, and site performance. This role is responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant pharmacy operations while fostering a culture of patient safety, accountability, teamwork, and regulatory excellence.

The PIC serves as the primary on-site pharmacy leader and partners with the Director of Pharmacy to drive operational performance, develop staff, and continuously improve pharmacy quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Pharmacy Operations & Leadership

• Oversee daily pharmacy operations, including workflow, staffing, scheduling, productivity, and overall site performance.
• Serve as the primary on-site leader and resource for pharmacists, technicians, and support staff.
• Ensure prescription processing, compounding, dispensing, and verification are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Monitor workflow and staffing levels, making adjustments to maintain service levels and patient safety.
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions that improve efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy on operational improvements and strategic initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and Tennessee pharmacy laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Oversee adherence to applicable USP standards, compounding procedures, and quality assurance requirements.
• Maintain inspection readiness and ensure appropriate documentation, policies, and standard operating procedures are current.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, accuracy, and continuous quality improvement.
• Identify, investigate, and address operational or compliance issues and implement corrective actions as needed.

Team Management & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop pharmacy personnel to support high performance and professional growth.
• Establish clear expectations for productivity, accuracy, quality, and accountability.
• Support staff training, competency assessments, and adherence to established procedures.
• Foster a collaborative environment focused on patient safety, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Active pharmacist license in good standing in Tennessee.
• Meets applicable Tennessee requirements to serve as the designated Pharmacist-in-Charge.
• Minimum of 2 years of pharmacy experience; 3–5+ years preferred.
• Previous pharmacy leadership, supervisory, or management experience strongly preferred.
• Compounding pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of applicable pharmacy regulations, USP standards, and quality and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop pharmacy teams.

Work Environment

• 503A compounding pharmacy setting.
• Non-sterile and/or sterile compounding operations, depending on site capabilities.
• Hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced pharmacy environment.
• Strong emphasis on patient safety, regulatory compliance, accuracy, quality, and teamwork.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means maintaining a safe, compliant, efficient, and well-managed pharmacy while developing a strong, accountable team. The PIC takes ownership of daily operations, proactively identifies and resolves issues, maintains regulatory readiness, and partners with the Director of Pharmacy to improve operational performance and quality of care.

Compensation

Annual base salary: $160,000–$180,000, commensurate with relevant experience, leadership capabilities, and compounding pharmacy expertise.

SUBMIT RESUMES TO : GZIVALI@PHAXIS.COM