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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 Overview:
We are seeking a Vice President of Compounding to lead and optimize both sterile and nonsterile 503A compounding. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in pharmaceutical manufacturing or compounding within USP or cGMP regulated environments and a passion for delivering high quality patient outcomes. You will oversee daily compounding activities, manage a large and diverse team, and drive strategic initiatives in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
This role carries direct accountability for the quality performance of compounding operations and requires close collaboration with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, quality, technical services, and regulatory affairs to ensure audit readiness, inspection success, and sustainable compliance improvements.
Location: Remote/Hybrid Mesa, AZ
Salary: $180,000 - $200,000
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and lead a comprehensive Compounding strategy aligned with organizational priorities and growth objectives.
- Act as a key advisor to Operational Senior Management on compounding related risk, compliance health, and improvement opportunities.
- Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and proactive problem-solving across all levels of the organization.
Compounding Operations Leadership
- Oversee all day-to-day operations of high-volume sterile and non-sterile compounding within 503A environments.
- Ensure full compliance with USP 795, 797, 800 standards, cGMP, FDA, DEA, and applicable state pharmacy board regulations.
- Establish operational discipline that prioritizes safety, quality, and data integrity across all compounding activities.
- Collaborate daily with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to ensure compounding accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to procedures.
- Drive and own the remediation of quality or compliance gaps, ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) are sustainable, measurable, and verifiable.
Strategic Planning Execution
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, throughput, compliance, and service levels.
- Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure operational health, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
- Partner with executive leadership on growth strategy, capacity planning, and expansion efforts across 503A sterile and non-sterile compounding.
- Identify and implement technology solutions to streamline workflows, enhance data capture, and increase automation where appropriate.
Organizational Leadership
- Develop talent, build bench strength, and create scalable organizational structures that support rapid growth.
- Manage budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation across the Compounding organization.
- Inspire and mentor teams, driving an environment of trust, integrity, performance, and accountability.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressively responsible 503A or 503B leadership experience.
- Deep knowledge of 503A and 503B pharmacy regulations and sterile/non-sterile compounding practices.
- Demonstrated success creating and implementing Compounding processes in a highly regulated environment.
- Executive presence with strong communication, influence, and stakeholder alignment capability.
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.
Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.
