Sr. Director of Pharmacy Operations (NJ-based position)--Imprimis Pharmaceuticals

Imprimis Pharmaceuticals, a publicly-traded pharmaceutical development and manufacturing company, is growing and looking for Senior Management to lead the operations of our mail-order compounding pharmacy.  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in starting up and managing operations for a high-volume, multi-location mail-order pharmacy (preferably a compounding pharmacy) with documented accomplishments.  Experience in an FDA-registered facility (pharmacy or pharmaceutical manufacturer) is preferred.

Desired Skills and Experience

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:
The primary focus of this position would be to take an existing mail-order compounding pharmacy with a focus on sterile preparations and streamline the product portfolio in order to scale-up production of specific proprietary products. This needs to be executed by:

• Lean process improvements

• Implementation of the latest software and process protocols to meet USP and cGMP standards

• Set and maintain department goals, objectives and service levels

• Staffing, hiring, performance management, mentoring, training, motivating and coaching team members to develop existing skills and continually improve performance

• Adapt to new ideas and constant changes; ability to self-motivate, self-manage and work independently with minimal direction

• Make sure all department personnel constantly upgrade skills to keep pace with production and implement training when necessary

• Implement production strategies to meet best-in-class quality, 100% perfect shipments, at the best possible cost

• Allocate one's time effectively and work under pressure; handle multiple demands and competing priorities

• Promote a safe workplace and act in a safe manner at all times while proactively eliminating unsafe work conditions

• Compliance with and support of company standards and practices

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPENTENCIES:  Experience in operating a pharmacy with a considerable volume of sterile injectable; working knowledge of lean principles; experienced leader with demonstrated quantifiable results; knowledge of production processes; hands on experience in a production environment; designing and managing customer service infrastructure; private and third party billing; project management and problem solving skills; computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, etc); documented leadership resulting in a collaborative team environment; effective oral and written presentation skills.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 
R.Ph. or Pharm.D. and technical certifications (preferred).
Incumbent will have at least 10-12 years of experience successfully managing a high-volume pharmacy production environment which a Bachelor’s Degree; 8-10 years with a Master’s Degree and relevant experience.