Compounding R&D Pharmacist - Romeoville, IL
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Romeoville, IL, USA
Posted on Jun 14, 2025
As a Compounding Pharmacist specializing in Research & Development, you'll spearhead the creation of innovative compounded medications that address unique patient needs. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D scientists, production staff, and quality assurance professionals, to develop and scale new formulations. Your expertise in APIs, formula development, and regulatory compliance will drive our mission to deliver personalized healthcare solutions. You'll bring a passion for pharmaceutical innovation and a commitment to excellence that will elevate our compounding practices.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the development and optimization of new compounded formulations by selecting appropriate APIs, excipients and delivery systems to achieve desired therapeutic outcomes
- Drive the scaling process of formulations from laboratory prototypes to full-scale production, ensuring consistency and efficacy
- Ensure compliance with USP 795 and USP 797 guidelines in all compounding activities, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality
- Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance to validate processes, conduct stability studies, and implement quality control measures
- Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation, including formulation processes, batch records, and standard operating procedures
- Partner with cross-functional teams, such as Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacy Operations, to facilitate the seamless introduction of new compounded products
- Provide mentorship and training to compounding staff on innovative techniques, best practices, and regulatory updates
- Stay abreast of industry advancements, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to continuously improve our compounding capabilities.
What You'll Bring to the Team:
- Expertise in pharmaceutical compounding, with a focus on R&D and innovative formulation development
- Proven experience in handling APIs and developing complex formulations that have been successfully scaled to production
- In-depth knowledge of USP 795 and USP 797 guidelines and a commitment to regulatory compliance.
- A Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and an active, unrestricted pharmacist license
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent collaboration skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals
- Passion for personalized patient care and a drive to advance pharmaceutical compounding practices
- Adaptability and continuous learning mindset, staying current with industry trends and advancements
We've Got You Covered:
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance + OneMedical membership
- Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible PTO
- Wellbeing + Learning & Growth reimbursements
- Paid parental leave + Fertility benefits
- Pet insurance
- Student loan refinancing
- Virtual resources for mindfulness, counseling, and fitness