About this Sterile Pharmacist role at Strive Pharmacy
Company Overview:
Strive Pharmacy is a personalized compounding pharmacy built on a simple conviction: medicine should fit the patient, not the other way around. We started Strive because we believed the pharmaceutical industry was overdue for a more human approach—one that prioritizes individualized care, clinical nuance, and genuine partnership with patients and providers.
Compounding gives us the tools to do that. Every formulation we prepare is built to the specific needs of a specific person, and every interaction we have is guided by that same commitment to personalized care.
We're growing, and we're looking for people who share that conviction. If you're ready to be part of a pharmacy that takes the work seriously and the people even more seriously, we'd like to meet you.
Mission:
Strive exists to disrupt an industry long overdue for a more personal approach to care. We put the human element at the center of everything: every formulation, every patient interaction, every provider partnership. We're not just a compounding pharmacy. We're a team on a mission to change what personalized healthcare looks and feels like.
Location: Tampa, Florida
Position Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Compensation Range: $125,000 - $135,000
Position Overview:
As a Sterile Pharmacist, you will play a pivotal role in providing patient-centered care by verifying patient-specific prescriptions, validating compounded lots, and upholding strict compliance with USP <797> guidelines. You will ensure appropriate dosing and verify compounded medications while maintaining quality control and regulatory compliance in accordance with Strive Pharmacy Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Key Responsibilities:
- Compounding & Lot Verification: Inspect finished lots and provide visual verification for the sterile laboratory utilizing software and photographic audit controls. Follow proprietary formulations to prepare commercially unavailable prescriptions into appropriate dosage forms.
- Calculations & Dosing: Perform complex pharmaceutical mathematical calculations to ensure precise ingredient measurements, ratios, and proper formulation execution.
- Quality Control & SOP Development: Assist in developing, evaluating, and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the compounding lab and formulation design. Participate in regular quality audits and regulatory inspections.
- Lab & Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the compounding lab is cleaned and maintained according to procedure. Oversee regular maintenance, calibration, and documentation of scales, electronic meters, and lab instrumentation. Routinely inspect for outdated or expiring chemicals.
- Regulatory & Managerial Coordination: Coordinate with the Sterile Manager on personnel, compliance, and regulatory matters. Maintain a deep working knowledge of USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, 503B cGMP guidance (21 CFR 211), and applicable FDA regulations.
- Staff Training & CE: Train, assess, and mentor pharmacy personnel. Complete all required continuing education responsibilities to maintain compounding expertise.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
- Active Florida Pharmacist License in good standing
- 1 year of sterile compounding experience in a 503A or 503B pharmacy production environment
- Foundational knowledge of USP <795>, USP <797>, and USP <800> standards.
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, pharmacy calculations, and compounding laws.
- Standards for accuracy, potency, and sterile quality control must be consistently met.
- Ability to work efficiently, maintain close attention to detail, and handle small, delicate pieces of equipment safely.
- Ability to don and wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods (e.g., masks, gloves, lab coats, coveralls, hairnets, safety goggles, shoe covers).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP)
- Deep knowledge of cGMP guidance (21 CFR 211), FDA 503B regulations, and aseptic techniques
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving healthcare environment
Work Environment
This position is primarily based in an onsite work environment. The role requires regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Join Us in Making an Impact:
At Strive, the work is real and the impact is direct. Every role here contributes to a patient experience that's more personal, more attentive, and more human than what most people have come to expect from a pharmacy. Apply today and help us raise the bar.
Benefits/ Perks:
Strive Pharmacy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the 1st day of the following month of your hire date
- Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- FSA and HSA options
- Parental leave
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Life insurance
- Vision and dental insurance
- Veterinary insurance
Culture:
Culture isn't an afterthought at Strive. It's something we actively build. We foster a collaborative, engaging workplace where employees have opportunities to connect, celebrate, and build meaningful relationships with their colleagues. We're committed to supporting the personal and professional growth of every employee, both inside and outside the workplace.
EEO:
Strive Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state or local laws.
Disclaimer*** Please do not call the pharmacy location with questions about your application or interview. A talent acquisition partner will reach out to you.
