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Houston, Texas

Lead Compounding Pharmacist

PharmacistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $70 /hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

About Southend Pharmacy

Southend Pharmacy is a modern 503A compounding pharmacy built on clinical precision, operational clarity, and a human-first approach. Licensed in 35+ states and focused on longevity-aligned therapeutics, we support providers and their patients with precision in compounding and transparent processes.

Southend Pharmacy operates at the intersection of innovation, ambition, and clinical excellence—blending precision, clarity, and compassionate support to help providers deliver patient-centered, clinically guided care across every step of the treatment journey.

Job Summary

The Lead Compounding Pharmacist oversees day-to-day sterile hazardous compounding operations in a 503A compounding environment, ensuring the safe, accurate, and compliant compounding and verification of hazardous medications. This position provides leadership to pharmacists and technicians, and requires expert knowledge in sterile compounding practices with adherence to USP <797> and USP <800> regulatory standards.

Please note that this morning shift schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; however, hours may be adjusted based on business needs, and flexibility in availability is expected to support teams and operational demands.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

  • Lead daily workflow of hazardous compounding operations in a 503A compounding pharmacy, ensuring timely and accurate compounding processes
  • Provide onsite leadership, coaching, and training to pharmacy technicians and support staff
  • Serve as acting pharmacy leader when the Pharmacy Manager is unavailable
  • Partner with leadership on staffing, scheduling, and operational improvements

Operational and Compounding Oversight Duties

  • Plan daily compounding production activities based on product demand
  • Oversee hazardous sterile compounding procedures in accordance with USP standards ( <797> and <800>)
  • Ensure cleanroom procedures, aseptic technique, and environmental monitoring practices are followed
  • Oversee inventory management for medications and supplies related to hazardous sterile medication compounding
  • Utilize strategy and critical thinking to improve workflows and team efficiency

Regulatory & Compliance

  • Maintain compliance with 503A compounding regulations and demonstrate working knowledge of 503B requirements
  • Adhere to Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) regulations, DEA regulations, FDA guidelines, and internal SOPs
  • Ensure meticulous documentation and oversight of controlled substances and sterile compounding logs
  • Support audit readiness and lead corrective actions when compliance deviations are identified

Quality Assurance & Process Optimization

  • Identify workflow improvements for safety, efficiency, and accuracy within the compounding environment
  • Assist with root-cause analysis and quality assurance initiatives
  • Monitor key operational metrics: accuracy, sterility compliance, productivity, and turnaround times

Collaboration & Communication

  • Partner with clinical teams and internal departments to ensure seamless compounding and dispensing operations
  • Support technician training in sterile compounding, handling of hazardous drugs, gowning protocols, and SOP adherence
  • Communicate operational needs, risks, and updates to leadership promptly

What We Require

  • Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
  • Active, unrestricted Pharmacist License issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
  • Current Sterile Compounding Certification.
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in sterile pharmacy practice.
  • Expert proficiency in USP <797> and <800> standards and adherence to relevant cGMP regulations.
  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills for team collaboration.

Preferred Requirements

  • Experience working in a 503A or 503B specialized compounding environment.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk and working on a computer
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person, over the phone, or via virtual meeting
  • Ability to maintain focus in a typical office environment with moderate noise levels
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands and arms, such as typing.

What We Offer

  • Full benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) with company match, PTO, Flex days, holidays, and more!
  • Competitive Compensation: Pay starting at $70/hour.
  • Performance Incentives: Opportunities for quarterly bonuses.

Southend Pharmacy does not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Southend Pharmacy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to cultivating a culture where all team members feel valued & respected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

If you have any questions or require immediate assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@alliahealth.co.

6:00 a. m. to 2:30 p. m. Monday to Friday

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and an active, unrestricted Texas Pharmacist License. A minimum of 3 years of sterile pharmacy practice experience and current sterile compounding certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Hazardous drug handlingUSP 797 complianceUSP 800 compliancePharmacy leadershipStaff trainingWorkflow optimization

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 23% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$146k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

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<$150k
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$150k-170k
8
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1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,288 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About AP Max

Retail Pharmacies
Houston, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) with company match
PTO
Flex days
Holidays
Quarterly bonuses