Position Summary

We are seeking a licensed California pharmacist with strong leadership and operational expertise to serve as the Director of Operations for our 503A compounding pharmacy in Stockton, CA. This individual will oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensuring efficient dispensing, high-quality compounding, and strict compliance with state and federal regulations. The Director of Operations will play a key role in optimizing workflow, managing resources, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the 503A compounding pharmacy, including sterile and non-sterile compounding, dispensing, and quality control.
• Develop and implement SOPs to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Monitor workflow to ensure prescriptions are processed and dispensed accurately and in a timely manner.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure adherence to California Board of Pharmacy regulations, USP <795>/<797>/<800> standards, and DEA requirements.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain a robust compliance program, including staff training, documentation, and inspection readiness.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen regulatory compliance and patient safety.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate scheduling to balance workload across shifts and maintain high service levels.

Efficiency & Process Optimization

• Implement lean and efficient dispensing practices to support high-volume prescription fulfillment.
• Evaluate workflows, identify bottlenecks, and drive process improvements.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and cost-control measures to support financial performance.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with Quality, Compliance, Procurement, and Leadership teams.
• Provide regular updates on operational performance, metrics, and compliance to senior leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of USP <795>, <797>, and <800>. (Preferred)
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Education & Experience

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent.
• Active and unrestricted California Pharmacist License.
• Minimum 5+ years of pharmacy experience, with at least 2+ years in compounding operations (sterile and/or non-sterile).
• Proven experience managing pharmacy staff and coordinating dispensing operations.
• o Experience in a 503A pharmacy setting that had compounding operations (Preferred)
• Demonstrated success in operational optimization and efficiency improvement (Preferred)