Medical Affairs Pharmacist

AP MAX INC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Medical Affairs Pharmacist serves as the organization’s primary clinical and scientific expert, supporting medical information, internal education, and external scientific engagement across both sterile and nonsterile compounding. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, evidence-based medical information, leading internal clinical training initiatives, and supporting compliant scientific exchange with healthcare professionals. This position will expand to include conference attendance and Medical Science Liaison–style activities, supporting the organization’s scientific credibility and clinical leadership.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy
Active, unrestricted pharmacist license in good standing (multi-state licensure preferred or ability to obtain)
3+ years of progressive experience in clinical pharmacy, medical affairs, medical information, compounding pharmacy, or a related scientific or regulatory role
Demonstrated expertise in interpreting, evaluating, and synthesizing scientific literature to support evidence-based clinical and medical decision-making
Strong working knowledge of sterile and nonsterile compounding principles, including formulation science, excipient selection, stability, beyond-use dating, and sterility assurance
Working knowledge of regulatory and accreditation frameworks impacting compounding pharmacy (e.g., USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, FDA guidance, and state board requirements)
Proven ability to develop, review, and maintain high-quality medical information content, including standard response documents, literature reviews, scientific summaries, and clinical reference materials
Experience responding to complex clinical inquiries related to dosing, administration, formulation rationale, safety considerations, contraindications, and special populations
Demonstrated ability to engage in compliant scientific exchange with healthcare professionals while maintaining adherence to medical, legal, and regulatory standards
Minimum of three years experience of presentation and executive communication skills, with the ability to deliver compelling scientific and clinical content to healthcare professionals, leadership teams, and professional audiences
Proven experience and credibility representing an organization at medical, pharmacy, or scientific conferences, including participation in scientific dialogue and external engagement
Experience designing and delivering internal clinical education, medical training programs, or continuing education content for pharmacy and cross-functional teams
High ethical standards, sound clinical judgment, and a strong commitment to patient safety, scientific integrity, and regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Medical Information, or scientific communications role within healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or specialty pharmacy
Advanced experience in sterile compounding, complex formulations, or regulated compounding environments (503A and/or 503B preferred)
Demonstrated experience supporting scientific strategy, clinical positioning, or evidence-based education initiatives across cross-functional teams
Experience participating in national or regional medical, pharmacy, or scientific conferences as a clinical or scientific representative
Board certification, residency training, fellowship training, or advanced clinical specialization (e.g., BCPS, BCSCP, or relevant specialty credentials)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary medical information resource for internal teams and external healthcare professionals
Provide medical information support for sterile and nonsterile compounded preparations.
Respond to clinical inquiries related to: Formulation rationale and excipient selection Dosing, administration, and route-specific considerations Stability, beyond-use dating, and storage Sterility assurance principles and risk-based decision-making Safety, contraindications, and special population considerations
Research, analyze, and synthesize scientific literature to ensure medical responses are accurate, evidence-based, and clinically appropriate
Develop, review, and maintain medical information resources, including: Standard response documents, Clinical FAQs and reference guides, Literature reviews and scientific summaries
Ensure all medical information content aligns with applicable regulatory, accreditation, and quality standards for compounding pharmacies (e.g., USP <795>, <797>, <800>, as applicable)
Track inquiry trends to proactively identify knowledge gaps and develop supporting clinical content
Monitor and stay current on evolving regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards impacting sterile and nonsterile compounding, including updates to USP chapters, FDA guidance, and relevant state board requirements, and incorporate changes into medical information content and clinical guidance
Design and deliver internal clinical and medical training programs for pharmacy staff, customer-facing teams, and leadership
Support onboarding and ongoing education related to: Sterile and nonsterile compounded product offerings, Therapeutic areas supported by the pharmacy, Clinical rationale behind formulation and beyond-use dating decisions
Develop and maintain training materials, including slide decks, quick-reference tools, and clinical playbooks
Lead recurring educational sessions such as lunch-and-learns, clinical updates, and ad hoc trainings
Collaborate closely with pharmacy operations, quality, and compliance teams to ensure consistent and compliant medical messaging
Continuously update training content based on evolving clinical evidence, regulatory changes, and internal feedback
Proactively update internal training materials and educational programs to reflect changes in regulatory standards, compounding guidance, and best practices, ensuring continued inspection and audit readiness
Participate in medical and pharmacy conferences to support scientific exchange and professional development
Engage in compliant scientific discussions with healthcare professionals regarding: Appropriate use of sterile and nonsterile compounded therapies, Clinical decision-making when commercially available products are not suitable
Build and maintain professional relationships with pharmacists, prescribers, and key clinical stakeholders
Gather and communicate medical insights from external engagements to inform internal education, strategy, and operations
Partner with pharmacy operations, quality, compliance, and leadership teams to address complex clinical and formulation-related questions
Provide medical and scientific input to support strategic initiatives and clinical decision-making
Serve as a trusted internal advisor on sterile and nonsterile compounding-related clinical matters
Maintain ongoing awareness of changes to regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards affecting sterile and nonsterile compounding practices
Translate regulatory and standards updates into clear, clinically relevant guidance for internal stakeholders
Partner with Quality and Compliance teams to support consistent interpretation and application of updated requirements
Contribute to inspection and audit readiness by ensuring medical information content and clinical training reflect current expectations