Pharmacy Specialist - Compounding Services

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Education: Pharm-D from a recognized university, preferably with BPS Certification in Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSP), MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management, or additional specialized training in sterile and non-sterile compounding.. Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant hospital pharmacy experience, with hands-on expertise in sterile and non-sterile compounding.. Job Purpose: To oversee and manage sterile and non-sterile (extemporaneous) compounding services, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely preparation of compounded medications in compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and internationally recognized standards, particularly USP <797> and USP <800>. Job Responsibilities: Manage and supervise daily sterile and non-sterile compounding operations. Oversee preparation of IV admixtures, parenteral preparations, and other sterile pharmaceutical products. Supervise non-sterile extemporaneous preparations, including oral liquids, suspensions, topical formulations, and customized dosage forms. Ensure compliance with USP <797> and USP <800> standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Monitor cleanroom operations, aseptic techniques, environmental conditions, and contamination control practices. Ensure appropriate handling and preparation of hazardous drugs and compliance with hazardous drug safety requirements. Develop, implement, and review SOPs, master formulation records, compounding logs, and quality assurance procedures. Ensure appropriate formulation calculations, ingredient selection, stability considerations, beyond-use dating (BUD), and storage conditions. Oversee environmental monitoring, cleaning schedules, equipment qualification, and maintenance of compounding facilities. Conduct regular audits, risk assessments, and quality reviews to ensure compliance with established standards. Investigate compounding errors, deviations, and contamination incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Develop and conduct training programs and competency assessments for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians involved in compounding. Monitor operational performance, productivity, turnaround time, and compounding-related wastage. Coordinate with clinical teams to ensure timely availability and appropriate utilization of compounded medications. Lead continuous quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency. Eligibility Criteria: Essential Qualifications: Pharm-D from a recognized university. Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience in hospital pharmacy services. Demonstrated hands-on experience in both sterile and non-sterile (extemporaneous) compounding. Strong working knowledge of USP <797> and USP <800>. Practical understanding of aseptic techniques, cleanroom operations, environmental monitoring, and hazardous drug handling. - Experience in compounding quality assurance, documentation, SOP implementation, and regulatory compliance. Preferred Qualifications: Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification in Compounded Sterile Preparations (CSP) will be preferred. MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management will be an added advantage. Additional certifications or specialized training in sterile and non-sterile compounding will be preferred. Core Competencies: Technical expertise in sterile and non-sterile compounding. Quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Medication safety and risk management. Staff supervision, training, and competency development. Operational planning and management. Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Effective communication and interdisciplinary coordination.