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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 provide national consulting and support to all sites and create national SOPs. The Senior Manager, Pharmacy role is a successor role for the Manager, Aseptic Compounding, knowledge of the Pharmacy, and back-ups for the other Manager roles as required. 

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; and monitoring the 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.
• Recognizing scientific literature that is used to determine stability and establish the beyond-use-date (BUD) for each sterile preparation
• 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.
• Develop, review, and update manufacturing records (MFRs)/batching records for all compounded sterile preparations
• 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
• 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.
• Acting as a sterile compounding supervisor as per NAPRA standards and overseeing all activities related to compounding of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous sterile preparations, as designated by the Pharmacy Manager and outlined in NAPRA
•  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 in Pharmacy required

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:

• Must be a licensed Pharmacist
• 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 favored.
•  Effective communication with team members and external parties

Section C – Supervision and Communication:

• Communication: Provider Solutions, Vendors, Regulatory Bodies, Patients, Clinics/Doctors
• Direct Reports: N/A OR May include pharmacists, regulated pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants.

Section D – What you gain in the role

• Proficient in interpreting and implementing Health Canada and Provincial Pharmacy Board regulations
• Leadership and supervisory skills in managing sterile compounding staff
• Quality control and assurance skills in a sterile environment
• Facility maintenance and management for sterile compounding facilities
• Effective training and education abilities in aseptic practices
• Collaboration and communication skills with pharmacists and healthcare professionals
• Strong adherence to safety protocols and guidelines
• Teamwork and collaboration skill development
• Development of regulatory knowledge, safety guidelines, and quality control expertise
• Develop specialized skills in pharmaceutical compounding

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. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. 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

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