Supervisor, Sterile Compounding

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.  

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on three core values: People, Quality and Service. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.  

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you’ll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let’s revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.  

At Empower, as the Supervisor of Sterile Compounding, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficiency in the production of compounded sterile preparations. This is a crucial and influential position where your daily oversight of production activities will ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and our stringent quality standards.

In this leadership role, you will be at the forefront of our sterile compounding operations, ensuring precision and adherence to strict protocols. Your responsibilities will include compounding sterile preparations with accuracy, enforcing rigorous cleaning and garbing policies, and operating production equipment according to company regulations. Your expertise in aseptic techniques and meticulous preparation of work areas will be essential in maintaining the highest quality standards, safeguarding the well-being of the patients we serve.

Your leadership will inspire knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, while your mentorship will provide valuable professional development opportunities, empowering your team to achieve their fullest potential. Additionally, you will be responsible for evaluating employee performance, providing constructive feedback, and preparing performance evaluations to ensure that our team remains motivated and aligned with our goals.

At Empower, we are dedicated to producing innovative medications that help people live healthier, happier lives. Join us in this mission and be a part of a dynamic team that is passionate about excellence, committed to our values, and driven by a vision of expanding access to quality, affordable medications.

• Oversees the day-to-day production of compounded sterile preparations while strictly adhering to cGMP, compliance with master formula worksheets and department standard operating procedures.
• Compounds sterile preparations accurately and ensures cleaning and garbing policy is performed per company regulations.
• Performs calculations and completes documentation as required.
• Operates all production equipment accurately and according to policies and procedures.
• Ensures the utilization of correct and appropriate aseptic technique.
• Prepares work areas thoroughly prior to production.
• Operates and monitors technical, computerized, equipment ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Reviews documentation and ensures accuracy of data.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities, as necessary, within the department to provide the required support to ensure adherence to the production schedule.
• Fosters a creative and collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork, professional growth, and knowledge sharing among team members.
• Provides mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members, supporting their growth and success within the organization.
• Evaluates employee performance, provides feedback and coaching as needed. Prepares performance evaluations for employees.
• Partners with department director to evaluate department headcount needs and participates in the interviewing process.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. Employee must be able to fully gown in aseptic garb for extended periods of time (up to 4-6 hours). The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time for consecutive days. Employee must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

• Excellent attention to detail and self-motivated.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Skills-Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. 
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve goals.
• Must be able to fully gown in aseptic garb for extended periods of time.

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
• Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ensures Accountability: Holds self and other accountable to meet commitment.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Previous compounding experience including vial filling experience preferred.
• Registered with the Texas Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Sterile/Intravenous Certified (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education)

• 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 4%: Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
• 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.