Licensing Pharmacist

The Licensing Pharmacist is responsible for overseeing state licensing compliance for company facilities and supporting customer licensing and credentialing activities.

This role monitors and interprets state pharmacy laws and regulatory requirements, coordinates regulatory reporting and licensing submissions, and assesses the impact of regulatory changes on company operations, customer eligibility, and product distribution.

As a subject matter expert in facility licensing and state regulatory compliance, the Licensing Pharmacist collaborates with Boards of Pharmacy, regulatory agencies, healthcare professionals, customers, and cross-functional internal teams to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence.

The role also participates in process improvement and special project initiatives as assigned.

What Our Licensing Pharmacist Does Each Day

• Monitor and interpret state pharmacy laws, regulations, and licensing requirements; assess operational impacts and communicate regulatory changes to applicable stakeholders.

• Coordinate state licensing applications, renewals, reporting requirements, notifications, and correspondence with regulatory agencies.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to licensing and regulatory compliance for company facilities and customer interactions

• Serve as a primary resource for customer licensing and credential support, responding to inquiries and facilitating compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, including those governing 503B outsourcing facilities.

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with Boards of Pharmacy, regulatory agencies, customers, and internal stakeholders.

• Evaluate regulatory risks and discrepancies associated with licensing, distribution, and customer eligibility and recommend appropriate compliance actions.

• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and investigations related to state licensing and pharmacy compliance activities.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and lead initiatives to enhance licensing compliance, efficiency, and data integrity.

• Provide cross-functional regulatory support for labeling and artwork review activities following appropriate training, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal procedures.

• Work closely with internal teams including regulatory affairs, quality operations, commercial operations, customer services, marketing, and sales to ensure a streamlined process for licensing and customer compliance

• Conduct training sessions and create educational materials to help internal teams understand licensing requirements and maintain compliance

• Writing/reviewing standard operating procedures related to Pharmacy Services
• Participate in or organize team projects and meetings
• Execute multiple, parallel projects and complete other special projects as needed

• Travel to Quva Corporate offices and manufacturing facilities as needed or requested

• Other duties as assigned

Competencies / Skills

• Sense of urgency, accountability, and resourcefulness (e. g., work in changing environment)

• Self-starter, independent learner
• Communication: Promotes active listening with team members; Contributes appropriately to conversations; Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with other departments within the organization and with people at all levels of the organization

• Problem Solving: Understands how various issues affect each other and the outcome of projects; Improves upon existing approaches by seeking opportunities to creatively transform

• Efficiency with MS Office suite

Work Environment

• Ability to sit and/or stand 8 hours or more per day if needed
• Ability to manipulate necessary office equipment, computer software, hardware & equipment

• Ability to perform the following physical activities: stooping, reaching, standing, grasping, walking, feeling, talking, and hearing

• Occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Pharm D. or equivalent degree
• 1-3 years of experience in pharmacy practice, regulatory affairs, compliance, quality, licensing, credentialing, or related healthcare regulatory functions

• Experience in a 503B outsourcing facility, pharmaceutical manufacturing, compounding pharmacy, healthcare compliance, or cGMP environment preferred

• Strong regulatory research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple regulatory deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with regulatory agencies, customers, and diverse internal stakeholders

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

To Be Considered

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date.

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

It is the policy of Quva to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, history of disability, ancestry, citizenship status, political affiliation, religion, gender, transgender, gender identity, marital status, status as a parent, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or other factors prohibited by law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.