Pharmacist - Compliance Officer

Posting number: 225232

Department: LA Board of Drug and Device Distributors

Job classification: PHARMACIST--COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Miscellaneous, Pharmacy, Audit

OUR MISSION The mission of the Louisiana Board of Drug and Device Distributors is to safeguard life and health and to promote public welfare of all citizens by the licensing and regulation of entities engaging in the distribution of legend drugs or legend devices within and into the state of Louisiana. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE The Pharmacist-Compliance Officer protects Louisiana's prescription drug and device supply chain through inspections, investigations, compliance guidance, and enforcement support. The position requires strong pharmaceutical and regulatory knowledge, investigative skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and effective communication. This unique opportunity allows a pharmacist to move beyond traditional practice and directly impact statewide public health, regulatory policy, and patient safety while working with the Board and state and federal partners. The ideal candidate must be willing to undertake periodic overnight travel within the state of Louisiana.

Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice pharmacy plus three years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.

• Inspections&Investigations : Conduct pre-licensing, annual, follow-up, complaint, and unlicensed-facility inspections and investigations
• ComplianceGuidance&Tr aining: Evaluate regulated facilities and provide guidance regarding licensing, security, storage, record keeping, policies, and regulatory compliance.
• SOPs & Reporting:Prepare reports, track compliance trends, and maintain inspection and enforcement procedures.
• Disciplinary Actions: Investigate violations, develop evidence, support enforcement proceedings, and coordinate with regulatory and law-enforcement agencies.
• Regulatory Interpretation: Review records and apply Board statutes, rules, policies, and requirements.
• Board&Executive Support:Assist the Executive Director and Board with compliance programs, policy development, meetings, and program objectives.

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type:Probational - up to 24 months
• Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
• Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
• No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Applicantsare responsible forchecking the status of their application todeterminewhere they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information islocatedunder the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
• Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Kimberly Barbier Louisiana Board of Drug & Device Distributors