Vice President of Compounding

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.

• 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.