Lead Compounding Pharmacist - Romeoville, IL

What You'll Do:

Oversee daily operations of the non-sterile compounding lab, with a focus on both hazardous and non-hazardous preparations.

Monitor and drive performance against pharmacy metrics including productivity, quality, safety, and compliance.

Lead daily workflow scheduling, team meetings, and performance evaluations including regular 1:1s with direct reports.

Manage, coach, and support a team of compounding pharmacists and technicians.

Serve as a liaison between the PIC and your group of pharmacists/technicians to maintain an open, 2-way line of feedback.

Oversee onboarding and training of new compounding staff to ensure alignment with current procedures and best practices.

Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Oversee and participate in compounding of prescription medications in accordance with USP guidelines, SOPs, and safety protocols.

Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for non-sterile compounding operations, including hazardous drug handling per USP .

Ensure rigorous adherence to compounding procedures, documentation standards, and safety protocols.

Conduct audits to verify the accuracy and timeliness of all compounding activities.

Partner with the PIC and compliance officer to ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.

Ensure all compounding equipment is properly utilized, maintained, and calibrated.

Work closely with Supply Chain, Compliance, Operations, and Quality teams to ensure a seamless integration of compounding processes with broader pharmacy operations.

Provide input on facility improvements, process enhancements, and expansion plans.

You may be required to obtain and maintain non-resident pharmacist licenses to support multi-state operations.

Support additional operational tasks and responsibilities as assigned by pharmacy leadership

What You'll Bring to the Team:

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy

Ability to work on site 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) plus rotating on weekends

Comply with all state and federal laws and regulations

Extensive knowledge of USP 795, 797, and 800 regulations

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a compounding pharmacy, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or supervisory role

Background in sterile compounding preferred

Ability to work in a high volume fast paced environment

Team player with outstanding communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Schedule & Availability:

This is a full-time role with shifts primarily scheduled Monday through Friday, plus every other Saturday. A rotation system is in place to ensure fair distribution of weekend shifts

While we strive to maintain consistent schedules, flexibility is required , as your scheduled workdays may occasionally shift to help cover holidays, team PTO, or other staffing needs

Advanced notice of at least two weeks will be provided for any changes to the regular schedule

Please note that shift structures may be adjusted in the future based on evolving business needs

We've Got You Covered:

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership

Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements

Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Student loan refinancing

Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness