Director of Laboratory Services (PharmD Required) at Sweetgrass Pharmacy Carolina Park – Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

Sweetgrass Pharmacy and Compounding is seeking a highly experienced Director of Laboratory Services to lead sterile and non-sterile compounding operations. This leadership role is responsible for regulatory compliance, quality assurance, staff management, and operational excellence within a high-performing laboratory environment.

The ideal candidate is a licensed PharmD with deep expertise in USP 797 and USP 800, strong leadership experience, and a proven track record in sterile compounding.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage Lab Technicians and laboratory staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and oversee staff development
• Facilitate daily huddles and coordinate lab workflow
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and company standards
  

Regulatory Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with USP 797, USP 800, FDA, PCAB, NABP, and Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Maintain inspection readiness and accreditation standards
• Oversee environmental monitoring:
  • Surface sampling (weekly)
  • Air sampling (monthly)
• Manage competency programs and compliance documentation
• Develop corrective action plans for out-of-compliance findings
  

Laboratory Operations

• Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities
• Ensure equipment maintenance, certification, and calibration
• Maintain cleanroom standards and documentation
• Coordinate third-party testing and filter integrity testing
  

Inventory & Supply Management

• Manage ordering and inventory of drugs, chemicals, and lab supplies
• Monitor expiration dates and maintain accurate inventory records
• Maintain SDS and Certificates of Analysis
• Oversee labeling processes and supply coordination
  

Compounding Oversight

• Ensure all compounded products meet standards for sterility, potency, and quality
• Support compounding of sterile (low, medium, high-risk) and non-sterile preparations
• Oversee preparation of injections, ophthalmics, IVs, and other formulations
  

Hazardous Drug Program (USP 800)

• Lead hazardous drug safety program and compliance
• Ensure staff competency and adherence to safety protocols
• Monitor environmental controls and minimize exposure risks

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) – required
• Active pharmacist license in good standing
• 5+ years of leadership experience in pharmacy, lab, or healthcare setting
• 5+ years of sterile compounding experience
• Strong knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800
  

• Experience in 503A or 503B compounding
• Experience with regulatory inspections (FDA, PCAB, NABP)
• Board certification (e.g., BCSCP or BCPS)
  

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Knowledge of sterile and non-sterile compounding SOPs
• Financial and operational awareness
• Ability to work cross-functionally with pharmacy, operations, and leadership teams