Pharmacist in Charge

Great Care, Delivered™ is the promise that we make to our customers. If you have a passion for helping animals, and a love for serving others we want you to help us deliver on that promise by joining Wedgewood as the Pharmacist-in-Charge in our Bakersfield, CA location.

When will you work?

This position will work onsite in Bakersfield, CA Monday - Friday.

What you’ll do :

• Maintain and improve systems to ensure the facility’s continued compliance with applicable state and federal pharmacy / outsourcing facility rules, regulations and accreditation standards
• Fulfill the Ohio and all non-resident State Board of Pharmacy regulatory requirements of a Pharmacist-in-Charge
• Obtain and maintain necessary pharmacist licensure for facility licensing
• Maintain and improve systems for maintaining the Company's current regulatory status with all relevant regulatory bodies
• Understand and help implement cGMP processes as provided in FDA guidance documents
• Co-Lead site inspections and inquiries by FDA, regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies
• Communicate with and represent facility at all Boards of Pharmacy and off site regulatory meetings
• Manage accreditation requirements
• Manage required licensing and renewals
• Participate in and provide pharmacy guidance to facility teams / committees(eg Recall team, complaint team)
• Maintain current training for SOPs as required by the Board of Pharmacy
• Responsible for content for pharmacy based SOPs
• Provide guidance to ensure compliance to DEA regulations
• Provide regulatory and outsourcing support to company cross-functional teams

Who you are :

• Exhibit solid interpersonal skills including the ability to remain calm, professional, diplomatic, and positive
• Have a strong PC and Microsoft Office skills
• Thrive in a fast-paced and timeline-driven environment
• Comfortable with minimal supervision while maintaining good communication
• Displayed excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly, succinctly and effectively

What you’ve done :

• A registered pharmacist in the state of California with an active license in good standing as well as a pharmacist actively licensed in multiple states
• Worked in a regulated environment (or equivalent experience) for a minimum of 5 years
• Obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (BS) or Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy (Pharm. D.)
• Shown extensive experience hosting inspections
• Proven knowledge of pharmaceutical processes and compounding, including sterile or aseptic compounding
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality control
• Experienced in management and leadership
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing other health care professionals
• Proven strong analytical abilities coupled with creative problem-solving skills

What’s in it for you :

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future
• Company Paid Life and disability insurance
• Access to voluntary insurance options
• A generous paid time off program that increases every year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program!

About Us

Wedgewood is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications. Its recent merger with Blue Rabbit enables the company to provide veterinarians with next-generation software to streamline patient care and marks a significant evolution in services.

Together Blue Rabbit and Wedgewood serve more than 70,000 veterinary professionals and one million animals annually.

Wedgewood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you require an accommodation due to a special need or disability, please let your recruiter know what accommodations you will need.

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