Senior Pharmacy Compliance Specialist, Pharmacy Licensing and Loss Prevention

Alto Pharmacy is a full-service, digitally-powered pharmacy that makes it simple to live your healthiest life by providing an easier, more supportive and more affordable pharmacy experience. We’re redefining what a pharmacy can do, with fast and reliable prescription delivery, tools like treatment reminders and medication bundling, direct access to care specialists, and support with insurance and cost savings. By focusing on the person behind the prescription, our model boosts adherence, improves health outcomes, and keeps our customers returning month after month. Learn more at www.alto.com.

As an integral member of our Compliance team, the Senior Compliance Specialist, Pharmacy Licensing and Loss Prevention, will assume a central role in upholding pharmacy security and regulatory compliance at the highest level. This multifaceted position encompasses overseeing and directing daily operations concerning drug diversion prevention, education, monitoring, investigation, and reporting. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with diverse departments, spearheading the implementation of comprehensive surveillance programs and taking the lead in investigating suspected drug diversion incidents. Alongside conducting audits and analyzing risk metrics, the Specialist will be tasked with developing and maintaining robust education programs, policies, and protocols to ensure continuous adherence to licensing requirements and regulatory standards.

Accelerate Your Career as You

• Lead the way in strategic initiatives by overseeing comprehensive programs and demonstrating innovative leadership.
• Network and gain diverse experience by collaborating across internal departments and with external partners on crucial pharmacy licensing and security issues.
• Be the go-to regulatory expert, navigating diverse state-controlled substance requirements and ensuring compliance across the US.
• Showcase your innovation by developing cutting-edge analytics and tools for identifying medication diversion, contributing to our commitment to excellence.
• Embrace a multifaceted role, from pharmacy licensing and DEA registrations to audits and staff training, fostering continuous professional development and paving the way for career advancement.

Specifically, you will:

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Drug Diversion and Prevention Program across Alto Pharmacy
• Develop innovative analytics and tools to identify medication diversion, shrink, and margin erosion
• Conduct onsite audits of controlled substance medications, medication invoices, and shipments
• Create and implement a controlled substance surveillance program based on regulatory requirements
• Provide leadership in multidisciplinary education activities related to drug diversion
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on controlled medication and diversion issues
• Monitor inventory for all controlled substance medications, correlating electronic inventory with on-hand quantities
• Lead investigations into suspected or confirmed incidents of controlled substance diversion or theft
• Work collaboratively with stakeholder teams to implement safeguards
• Oversee the application, renewal, and maintenance of pharmacy licenses and registrations at state and federal levels.
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements and ensure pharmacy operations align with licensing regulations and standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies regarding licensing matters, responding to inquiries and providing necessary documentation.
• Work closely with pharmacy management to develop and implement policies and procedures that support compliance with licensing requirements.
• Assist with the licensing process for new pharmacy locations or expansion of existing locations, ensuring compliance with regulations in new jurisdictions.

A Bit About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or PharmD
• 8+ years experience in pharmacy compliance oversight
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, auditing, and risk management
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to deliver business reviews and staff training
• Experience in developing and maintaining drug diversion prevention, detection, and reporting policies
• Familiarity with relevant regulations, including the CSA, FD&C, DSCSA, and NABP and URAC accreditations
• Familiarity with pharmacy  license application process

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of diverse state-controlled substance requirements
• 5 years of leadership experience
• Previous formal leadership experience an