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Product Formulation Chemist

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Strive Compounding Pharmacy

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United States , Remote but must be located near Tampa, FL, Phoenix, AZ, or St. Louis, MO

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Salary:

105000.00 - 120000.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Chemist will support both 503A and 503B efforts of compounding pharmacy operations by leading R&D initiatives, overseeing sterile and non-sterile third-party testing programs, and supporting site standardization and compliance activities. This role is responsible for developing scalable, compliant compounded drug products while ensuring alignment with USP, FDA, and cGMP requirements. In addition to hands-on development and testing oversight, this position will play a key role in establishing and building the company’s internal analytical laboratory. The Chemist will help define analytical capabilities, develop testing methods, and implement systems and workflows to support ongoing product release, stability, and investigative testing. This role will also contribute to building and mentoring an internal R&D and analytical team as the organization grows.

Job Responsibility:

  • Manage all sterile and non-sterile third-party testing communication activities, including method selection, sample coordination, data review, and vendor qualification
  • Leading/developing our in-house analytical lab upon site-readiness
  • Design and execute R&D studies, including formulation feasibility, stability, compatibility, and process development and manage R&D direct reports
  • Establish analytical workflows, SOPs, and best practices to support long-term business growth
  • Adjusting MFR methods of preparation to reflect formula/quality optimization
  • Verifying stability and compatibility of ingredients
  • Reviewing and developing compound formulations
  • Supporting staff training on best practices
  • Ensuring adherence to USP guidelines
  • Acts as a key resource for maintaining product efficacy and aligning with compliance and regulatory standards for customized medication preparations
  • Willingness to travel to site locations up to 25%
  • Working cross functionally with all departments within the enterprise

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Life Sciences, or related field (PharmD, MD, PhD)
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with diverse audiences
  • Experience within the analytical lab setting
What we offer:
  • Employer paid healthcare coverage available after 30 days of employment
  • Choice of an FSA/HSA
  • Voucher for new hire scrubs (if applicable)
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Weekends and holidays off
  • FREE COMPOUNDED MEDS to employees and immediate family members

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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