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Job Summary:

The Manager, Aseptic Compounding is designated to supervise activities related to the compounding of non-hazardous and hazardous sterile preparations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as NAPRA and Provincial Pharmacy Standards. This role requires expertise in aseptic techniques, knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding regulations, and the ability to train and lead a team in a sterile environment. The Manager, Aseptic Compounding will also be responsible to provide national consulting and support to all sites as well as creating national SOPs.

Section A – Specific Responsibilities:

• Verify technical aspects of prescriptions as per the approved guidelines set forth by the Provincial Regulatory body.

• Perform technical duties associated with sterile compounding. Including but not limited to gathering and disinfecting of drugs/supplies, preparation of sterile compound within the controlled work environment, verification/packaging of final product.

• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment by following current standard operating procedures; complying with legal regulations; monitoring environment.

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of the controlled work environment and the primary engineering controls in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures.

• Prepare and maintain all required reports and records including cleaning logs, equipment logs, and inventory logs. Ensuring all logs are completed and filled accordingly.

• Thoroughly and accurately complete documentation associated with the processing of materials.

• Ensure supplies are assembled, disinfected, and transferred to the controlled work environment appropriately.

• Creating national SOPs and training compounding teams nationally.

• Inventory tracking/price monitoring and reviewing pricing of compounding supplies.

• Adherence to all relevant guidelines including the established Standard Operating Procedures and all applicable regulatory requirements.

• Participate in training opportunities to keep up to date with guidelines and standards.

• Working closely with management as well as coordinate with other therapeutic areas within the team as it pertains to the production of compounded sterile preparations.

• Reviewing and ensuring deviation and other quality assurance reports associated with the controlled work environment/personnel are filed accordingly.

• Oversees the training and compliance of personnel and ensures assessment programs are implemented.

• Ensure appropriate measures are taken to ensure the safety of personnel during each sterile preparation.

• Policy and procedures covering all activities are developed, regularly reviewed, and updated according to provincial standards.

• Develop, review, and update manufacturing records (MFRs)/batching records for all compounded sterile preparations.

• Recognizing scientific literature that is used to determine stability and establish the beyond-use-date (BUD) for each sterile preparation.

• Ensure facilities and equipment used to compound sterile preparations meet requirements and are maintained, calibrated, or certified according to manufacturer’ specifications.

• Develop and oversee environmental monitoring program.

• Managing all aspects of Master Formulation and Risk Assessments.

• Participate and respond to all audit requirements and complete actions in a timely manner.

• Manage and report on financials and inventory related to aseptic compounding.

• Oversee vendor qualifications.

• Use and continuously evaluates scheduling processes and systems that best meet our customer’s demand for service, patient safety needs, contractual obligations, operational standards, and the equitable distribution of work amongst staff to cover the Pharmacy operating hours.

• Required to be a point of escalation for both patient support programs and provider solutions workflows as needed.

• Provides regular feedback to the Sr. Manager regarding quality, operational, technical and/or process issues which involve a program, team or individual. Allocation of related resources as needed to ensure effective and efficient delivery of departmental service levels.

• Identifies collective or individual staff non-adherence to scheduling policies, attendance issues or trends, and/or other workforce management issues to the management on a regular basis.

• Other duties/projects/tasks in other areas of the pharmacy, as assigned by your manager.

Section B – Key Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical compounding techniques and sterile compounding guidelines associated with compounding of hazardous, non-hazardous, and high-risk sterile preparations.

• Must have the knowledge of NAPRA/USP 797 standards.

• Knowledge of Kroll pharmacy software is considered an asset.

• Post Secondary Education is an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently in an aseptic environment, strong computer skill in a Windows environment using Outlook, Excel, and Word.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

• Proven ability to manage time, set priorities and multi-task to meet various competing work deadlines.

• This position requires a significant degree of precision and adherence to procedures and policies.

• Ability to work in a controlled and sterile environment with strict adhere to safety protocols.

Experience:

• Previous aseptic compounding experience is an asset.

• Previous leadership experience in a similar role is an asset.

• Must have previous hospital, retail, or specialty pharmacy experience. 3 + years of experience favoured.

• Effective communication with team members and external parties.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$82,400 - $137,300

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

 

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