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Head of Pharmacy - Healthcare Startup

Philippines Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Head of Pharmacy to lead and scale pharmacies within a fast-growing healthcare startup. This role will oversee workflows, regulatory compliance, team leadership, operational excellence, and potentially commercials to ensure efficient and compliant pharmacy operations.
  • Build and scale a pharmacies from the ground up.
  • Drive operational excellence in a high-growth healthcare startup.

About Our Client

A high growth startup in healthcare.

Job Description

  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of pharmacists and support stakeholders.
  • Oversee daily pharmacy operations, capacity planning, inventory management, and workflow optimisation.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant FDA, pharmacy, and workplace safety regulations.
  • Maintain quality systems, aseptic processing standards, and protocols.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, quality controls, and operational processes.
  • Drive operational efficiency through data analysis, process improvements, and performance monitoring.
  • Manage operational budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships.
  • Serve as the primary contact for regulatory inspections and compliance matters.
  • Partner with leadership, product, and clinical teams to support scale-up and new product initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (BSP) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
  • Active PRC Pharmacist License in good standing.
  • Minimum 6 years of pharmacy experience, including at least 4 years in pharmacy operations leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, pharmaceutical quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience managing pharmacy teams, SOPs, quality assurance programmes, and operational performance metrics.
  • Proven ability to scale operations while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Exposure to managing the end to end development of brick and mortar pharmacies.



Preferred Qualifications

  • Direct experience with FDA inspections and regulatory audits.
  • Lean Six Sigma, BCPS, MBA, or related advanced certifications.
  • Experience building and scaling operations in a startup or high-growth environment.



What's on Offer

  • Pioneer role: Opportunity to build and lead pharmacy operations from the ground up.
  • Significant impact on patient outcomes and business growth.
  • Collaborative startup environment with strong leadership visibility.
  • Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.
Contact
Jesse Montero
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7101949
Phone number
+63 2 7795 5001

Job summary

Function
Life Sciences
Sub Sector
Regulatory Affairs
What is your area of specialisation?
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Philippines
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jesse Montero
Consultant contact
+63 2 7795 5001
Job Reference
JN-092026-7101949

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