About Southend Pharmacy

Southend Pharmacy is a modern 503A compounding pharmacy built on clinical precision operational clarity and a human-first approach. Licensed in 35 states and focused on longevity-aligned therapeutics we support providers and their patients with precision in compounding and transparent processes.

About the Role

Southends R&D / Formulations team is the engine behind our growing longevity and wellness portfolio from GLP-1s and peptides to B12/glutathione injectables and a full range of non-sterile dosage forms. Were looking for a hands-on Research Compounding Pharmacist ready to develop formulations build out clinical/regulatory documentation and grow with a fast-scaling 503A pharmacy.

This role partners closely with pharmacy operations quality regulatory and leadership to design safe compliant and scalable formulations spanning both sterile injectables and a wide range of non-sterile dosage forms (capsules creams gels tablets troches rapid-dissolving tablets and more). Current products include tirzepatide semaglutide B12 glutathione and an expanding peptide line with new products launching regularly.

What Youll Do

Formulation & Product Development

• Design develop and optimize sterile and non-sterile formulations across a wide range of dosage forms
• Support sterile compounding in the clean room (vialing mixing) alongside sterile technicians and pharmacists
• Conduct formulation trials stability studies compatibility testing and feasibility assessments
• Help expand the product portfolio as new peptides and therapeutics come online

Clinical Documentation & Regulatory Writing

• Create clear clinically sound specification sheets covering common side effects and contraindications
• Develop well-referenced dosing protocols for new and existing products with accurate properly formatted citations
• Draft and review SOPs and master formulation records (MFRs)
• Support regulatory submissions internal audits and inspections as needed

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure all R&D activities comply with USP <795> <797> and <800> FDA guidance and applicable state regulations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations to transfer formulations into production
• Work with Quality Assurance on investigations deviations and CAPAs related to formulations
• Provide technical guidance and training to pharmacists and technicians

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve product quality efficiency and scalability
• Evaluate new ingredients technologies and equipment
• Contribute to strategic planning for the product pipeline

What Were Looking For

Required

• PharmD BS in Pharmacy or foreign pharmacy degree with an active Texas pharmacist license
• 25 years of hands-on experience in compounding pharmacy formulation development or pharmaceutical R&D ideally at a 503A or 503B pharmacy
• Comfortable with hands-on lab work (compounding vialing) this is not a supervisory or PIC-level role
• Strong written communication skills: able to produce accurate regulatory-compliant well-cited clinical documents
• Working knowledge of USP <795> <797> and <800>
• Willingness to relocate to the Houston area for this onsite role

Preferred

• Sterile compounding experience strongly preferred; non-sterile experience highly valued (ideally both)
• Clinical experience developing dosing protocols
• Published work or strong scientific/technical writing background
• Board Certification in Sterile Compounding (BCSCP) or equivalent
• Experience with peptides hormones injectables or complex dosage forms
• Familiarity with pharmacy management or compounding software (training provided)

Benefits

Full benefits package including medical vision dental 401(k) with company match PTO flex days holidays and more!

Southend Pharmacy is unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Southend Pharmacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

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