An urgent opening for an experienced Pharmacy Manager / Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) is available for a specialty pharmacy located in the Boston, MA area. This contract-to-hire role requires a quick start and offers an opportunity to lead pharmacy operations with a strong focus on specialty medication management and regulatory compliance. Location: Boston, MA (Onsite) Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, with on-call weekend rotation Contract Duration: Initial 13 weeks with potential extension to 26 weeks Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee prescription review, verification, dispensing, and ensure compliance with State Board of Pharmacy, FDA, DEA, URAC, ACHC, and other regulatory standards
- Provide patient counseling focused on specialty disease state medications
- Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns, fostering a collaborative team environment
- Coordinate closely with Intake, Referral, Nursing/Clinical, Reimbursement, and Pharmacy Operations teams to ensure effective patient onboarding and prescription fulfillment
- Maintain accurate pharmacy records, support quality assurance activities, and manage incident resolution
- Participate in on-call rotation to support after-hours pharmacy needs
Qualifications & Desired Experience: - Active Massachusetts Pharmacist License required; Connecticut license preferred or willingness to obtain rapidly
- BS or PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in specialty, infusion, hospital, or similar pharmacy settings - retail-only experience will not be considered
- Strong understanding of specialty therapies, patient qualification, and payer requirements
- Familiarity with CareTend software preferred
- Experience supervising pharmacy technicians and managing pharmacy operations
Skills & Competencies: - Excellent clinical judgment with in-depth knowledge of specialty medications
- Strong communication, leadership, and multitasking abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and pharmacy software systems
- Ability to work onsite and effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities
This contract-to-hire position offers a fast onboarding process for the right candidate ready to contribute immediately. If you meet the qualifications and are prepared to make an impact in specialty pharmacy management, we encourage you to apply today. Compensation for this position ranges from $52.00 to $72.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.