Our Opportunity at Chewy!
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sterile Pharmacist Operations Manager to lead all aspects of the sterile compounding operations at our compounding pharmacy! The ideal candidate will be responsible for covering all aspects of high-risk/category 3 level sterile compounding, including the supervision of sterile compounding technicians. This role requires strict adherence to USP Chapters 797 and 800 standards and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the highest standards of strength, quality, purity, integrity, sterility, and endotoxin content.
Job Summary: The Sterile Pharmacist Operations Manager will lead and support all facets of sterile compounding, including injections and ophthalmic preparations. The manager will ensure all aseptic processes are performed with precision, including garbing, hand-hygiene, cleaning, environmental monitoring, aseptic technique, and verification testing. This position demands a keen attention to detail and the ability to consistently meet stringent quality standards.
What you'll do:
- Sterile Compounding: Perform and lead all aspects of high-risk/category 3 level sterile compounding, ensuring all preparations meet required standards.
- Supervision: Supervise sterile compounding technicians, provide mentorship, training, and ensuring compliance with SOPs and USP Chapter 797 and 800 standards.
- Compliance: Ensure all sterile compounding activities carry out to USP Chapter 797 and 800 standards and company SOPs.
- Aseptic Processes: Lead and ensure aseptic processes, including garbing, hand-hygiene, cleaning, environmental monitoring, aseptic technique, and verification testing, are performed accurately.
- Quality Assurance: Maintain standards for strength, quality, purity, integrity, sterility, and endotoxin content in all compounded preparations.
- Operational Management: Lead all aspects of day-to-day operations of the sterile compounding pharmacy, ensuring efficiency and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Inventory Management: Assist in maintaining inventory and supplies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Head Compounding Pharmacist, Quality Assurance Team and other pharmacy staff to ensure efficient and safe compounding practices in the compounding facility as business demands.
What you'll need:
- Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the accurate use of compounding equipment in the cleanroom and non-sterile lab vital for both sterile and non-sterile compounds.
- SOP Compliance: Ability to follow all company SOPs.
- Guideline Familiarity: Familiarity with USP < 795>, < 797>, and upcoming < 800> guidelines for the preparation of compounded medications.
- Aseptic Technique: Prior training/experience in aseptic technique and extemporaneous compounding, with high-risk sterile compounding experience preferred.
- Inventory Skills: Ability to maintain inventory, supplies, and handle ordering/price negotiating from wholesalers is a plus.
- Licensing: Pennsylvania Licensed Pharmacist with formal training in sterile compounding or equivalent experience 3+ years.
- Education Requirements: BS or PharmD
Physical requirements:
- Compounding may be exposed to chemicals used in the preparation of compounds (some are classified as hazardous and/or toxic by the National Institute for Safety and Health and special safety precautions must be taken when working with these chemicals).
- Have visual acuity, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
- Be able to lift at least 25 pounds and be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Work in various positions and locations such as sitting, standing, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and walking; for prolonged periods.
- Wear required PPE when required and use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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Skills Required
- Pennsylvania Licensed Pharmacist
- Formal training in sterile compounding or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in high-risk sterile compounding
- Knowledge of USP guidelines <795>, <797>, <800>
- Ability to maintain inventory and negotiate prices
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What We Do
Who We Are Chewy is where pet parents find everything they need for life with pets, from food to fun to pharmacy. We make pet care easier, more informed, and more joyful through fast, reliable delivery and award-winning 24/7 Customer Care, including access to pet health support when it’s needed. Founded in 2011, Chewy combines the convenience of online shopping with a high-touch, personalized experience built around the real moments of pet parenthood. Our Mission Chewy’s mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. What We Do We support pet parents through the highs, lows, and everyday moments of the pet parenting journey with: • Pet food, treats, and daily essentials • Supplies for dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, equine, and small pets • Pharmacy and veterinary services, including prescriptions and medications • Pet wellness and health products • Autoship for convenient recurring deliveries • Chewy+, our premium membership offering exclusive savings, faster delivery, and personalized pet care benefits • 24/7/365 customer support from knowledgeable, pet-loving experts What Makes Chewy Different Chewy is known for industry-leading service, deep personalization, and our customer-obsessed culture. We combine trust, convenience, and care, and pet parents come to us for: • Exceptional customer care • Human- and pet-centered product and experience design • Fast, dependable fulfillment across a nationwide operations network • A mission-driven culture built on empathy, trust, and passion for pets Our Culture Chewy’s culture is built for people who thrive on ownership, innovation, and impact. We value curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement across all our teams. We empower Team Members—our Chewtopians—to learn, grow, and unleash their full potential in a collaborative, supportive, mission-driven environment. How We Work Chewy’s Operating Principles guide how we think, innovate, collaborate, and execute. These principles shape our character, decision-making, and approach to delivering results while connecting our people and culture in support of our mission. Where We Work Chewy headquarters: Plantation, FL, and Boston, MA Additional hubs: Bellevue, WA, and Minneapolis, MN
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Why You Should Work at Chewy Chewy is a unique, fast-growing e-commerce and tech leader where builders, creators, and problem-solvers shape the future of pet care. Our teams drive innovation in a mission-driven culture that creates real impact for pets and the people who love them.
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