Head Compounding Pharmacist

Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform, on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We are redefining healthcare by putting the customer first and delivering access to care that is affordable, accessible, and personal, from diagnosis to treatment to delivery. No two people are the same, so we provide access to personalized care designed for results. By normalizing health & wellness challenges and innovating on their solutions, we’re making better health outcomes easier to achieve. 

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​​About the Role:

Reporting to the Director of Compounding Production, the Head Compounding Pharmacist will be responsible for the strategic development and growth of compounding capabilities, as well as acting as a subject matter expert in the development of new compounded treatments. You will strive to maximize quality and patient safety while dispensing medication in accordance with federal and state pharmacy regulations.

You Will:

• Directly supervise all compounding personnel

• Perform and accurately document compounding procedures, quality assurance/quality control checks, and dispensing of compounded preparations

• Train and evaluate compounding personnel

• Review and approve materials for use in compounding

• Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and use of equipment to compound prescription orders and monitor the compounding environment in conjunction with the maintenance team

• Must have familiarity and experience with all necessary pharmacy and compounding equipment

• Work closely with R&D teams on the development and scale-up of new compounded formulations

• Follow all safety, USP, BOP, and internal guidelines for the preparation of compounded medications.

• Maintain a safety-first mindset and ensure precautions are taken in all compounding activities within the lab, including when working with hazardous chemicals in accordance with USP <800> and applicable laws

• When required, wear all personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Must have knowledge of all principles, theories and laws, policies and procedures that pertain to compounding- specifically USP <795>, <800>, other USP general chapters, and best compounding practices

• Perform pharmacist related activities such as patient consultation and error documentation

• Coordinate with the Pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) for personnel, compliance and regulatory matters.

• Willingness to complete external training as required

• Develop and evaluate standard operating procedures for the compounding lab and formulations

You Have:

• Non-sterile compounding experience required

• Strong math skills are necessary

• Must be able to undergo respirator fit testing - Full beards or a lot of facial hair may prevent a proper seal for the respirator

• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Must be capable of working with small, delicate pieces of expensive machinery to complete appropriate dosage forms in a timely manner

• Must be a knowledgeable and empathetic leader to in-person pharmacist and technician teams

• Must be able to work cross-functionally with remote teams

• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Pharmacists will work in a variety of positions and locations such as sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and walking; for prolonged periods of time

• Must be able to wear required compounding safety equipment for long periods of time when required.

• Maintain all security and privacy rules regarding the use and handling of protected health information (PHI) in compliance with federal and state HIPAA regulations

• Follow all state and pharmacy regulations and rules as designated by the Arizona State of Pharmacy and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)<