Sterile Pharmacy Operations 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: FullTime

• Salary: $150,000 - $180,000
• Location: Tampa, FL (onsite M-F)

Position Overview:

The Sterile Pharmacy Operations Manager is responsible for the leadership, coordination, and operational oversight of the sterile compounding department. This role ensures daily workflow efficiency, robust regulatory compliance, quality standards, and the continuous development of the sterile team. Serving as both a strategic leader and hands-on operational manager, the Sterile Pharmacy Operations Manager oversees technician task allocation, training programs, prescription and batch verification, quality assurance practices, and sterile production readiness. The Manager fosters a culture of safety, accountability, and excellence while ensuring all compounding activities meet USP <797>, cGMP, and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily leadership, supervision, training and performance management for the sterile compounding team.
• Assign compounding and preparation tasks based on technician skillset, training progress, performance history, and workflow needs.
• Support staffing and scheduling decisions, including shift planning, hood rotation schedules, and daily workload distribution.
• Oversee daily sterile production workflows to ensure efficiency, compliance, and on-time completion of critical lots.
• Manage and support “outside-the-hood” duties including equipment preparation, autoclaving, oven operations, cleanroom resupply, labeling tasks, and end-of-day organization.
• Ensure all facility and equipment readiness requirements are met, including cleanliness, maintenance, calibration, and required documentation.
• Verify patient-specific prescriptions, compounded lots, and batch records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to SOPs.
• Perform or oversee required pharmacy calculations and validate ingredient measurements for potency and accuracy.
• Ensure strict adherence to USP <797>, USP <795>, USP <800>, 503B guidance, 21 CFR 211 (cGMP), and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Maintain policies related to aseptic technique, gowning, environmental controls, and cleanroom behavior.
• Conduct and participate in audits, environmental monitoring review, and regulatory inspections.
• Support periodic review and updates of sterile compounding SOPs, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Partner with QA, Supply Chain, Pharmacy Leadership, and other departments to optimize workflow and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), 
• Active state pharmacist license in good standing.
• Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) 
• 2+ years of experience in sterile compounding or pharmacy production; 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong understanding of USP <797>, USP <795>, USP <800>, cGMP/503B guidelines, and sterile production workflows.
• Proficiency in pharmacy calculations, aseptic technique, and sterile compounding documentation standards.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmacy production environments (503A or 503B).
• Advanced knowledge of aseptic technique and sterile laboratory equipment.
• Experience overseeing audits, regulatory inspections, or environmental monitoring programs.
• Experience coordinating with QA and cross-functional operational teams.

Annual Salary$150,000—$180,000 USD

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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