Director of Research and Development

Company Overview

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.

Position Summary

The Director of Research and Development (R&D) will lead Empower Pharmacy’s efforts in developing innovative pharmaceutical compounded products. In this role, you will receive and review new product requests from practitioners and will develop the plan and strategy from the initial conceptual request through manufacturing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and technical leadership in the development dosage forms supported by Empower
• Serves as an influencer for the direction of company’s product line
• Serves as a technical expert for all formulation, product development and analytical method development opportunities
• Guide the team to develop formulations by following DoE and QbD principles
• Executes development for both new products added to the daily queue and for new product lines that are more strategic and long-term in development
• Manages and conducts research and development studies utilizing both internal and external resources
• Serves and/or leads the continuous improvement and formulation development teams
• Researches, investigates, develops, improves, and scales compounding practices
• Coordinates closely with sales as a business development liaison to understand clients’ and/or industry requirements for specific products or product lines
• Coordinates closely with manufacturing leadership (compounding, quality, technical services and engineering) to ensure development activities align with established company systems and long-term commercial scale manufacturing requirements
• Oversees the recipe management system (Master Formulation Record) to ensure all recipes are detailed, updated and executable
• Designs, conducts and documents stability testing protocols to recommend and support product dating
• Resolves production formulation issues and provides on-the-floor oversight as needed
• Manages drug applications as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
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Employee Benefits, Health, and Wellness

• No-Cost Medication: Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden
• Onsite Health & Wellness – IV Therapy Drips: Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options: Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Telehealth visits: Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family
• Paid & Volunteer Time Off: Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off
• Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating): Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions
• Life & AD&D Coverage: Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account): Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 3%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3%
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability: Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a long period of time
• Flexible Schedules: Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options
• Rewards & Recognition Program: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed – enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• Accident Insurance: Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays
• Critical Illness: Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue
• Short-Term Disability: Protect your income during illness or injury with short-term disability coverage
• Supplemental Life & AD&D: Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage
• Legal Services: Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently
• Identity Theft Protection: Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit
• Pet Insurance: Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being

Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in?USP,?cGMPs, ICH and FDA guidelines?
• Excellent communication skills?for external facing customers?
• Strategic view as well as?hands-on problem-solving?skills??
• Ability to work independently to manage work tasks effectively
• Must be detail oriented and?possess high level of accuracy
• Ability to adapt to changing responsibilities while?coordinating multiple job tasks
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Must be self-starter and results driven
• Must possess problem solving and analytical skills
• Sensitivity to confidential documents and information?
• Must be able to enter the production environment as needed (non-sterile lab and cleanroom)?

Experience and Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Pharmaceutics,?Pharmacy, or related field?
• 10 ?years?related formulations experience
• Previous successful management experience is required
• Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Green Belt Certification is preferred