Head of Design & Development & Construction

Head of Design & Development & Construction

The Head of Design, Development, & Construction will own the entire end-to-end process of launching new compounding pharmacies nationally. This includes site selection, feasibility, budgeting, design team & contractor selection, project management, build-out, and regulatory readiness of all Gilbert Pharmaceuticals pharmacy facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead market analysis and site selection to identify viable pharmacy locations nationally.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and due diligence on prospective sites, evaluating regulatory feasibility, build-out complexity, and operational suitability.
• Develop and execute entitlement strategy for new pharmacy locations in coordination with legal and operations teams.
• Navigate land use and zoning requirements for each new pharmacy site.
• Lead master plan coordination and manage environmental compliance obligations across all facility projects.
• Oversee community outreach efforts and represent Gilbert Pharmaceuticals at public hearings as needed.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions and interface directly with operations team on state Boards of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, and local authorities for facility inspections and approvals.
• Lead concept and programming strategy for all new pharmacy facilities, translating operational workflows into effective, compliant physical environments.
• Manage design team selection and coordination, including architects, MEP engineers, and specialty consultants.
• Lead the architectural design and space planning for new pharmacy locations, including compounding suites, sterile and non-sterile areas, clean rooms, and dispensing environments.
• Develop detailed facility design standards and specifications aligned with USP <795>, USP <797>, USP <800>, applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements, and FDA cGMP requirements for 503B outsourcing facilities.
• Develop project budgets and oversee value engineering exercises to optimize cost without compromising regulatory or operational standards.
• Lead GC selection processes, evaluating contractors for pharmacy build-out experience, compliance track record, and execution capability.
• Serve as Owner's representative throughout construction, maintaining accountability for design intent, budget, and schedule.
• Provide field oversight through regular site inspections and quality walkthroughs to ensure regulatory and operational standards are met.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience designing and building efficient commercial spaces and pharmacy environments, including traditional 500A compounding pharmacies and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities operating under cGMP standards.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal regulations required for pharmacy facility approval.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a small collaborative team where you'll wear many hats.
• Passion for performance, accessibility, and reliability.
• Strong creative problem-solving and ownership mindset.

How to Apply Visit https://gilbertpharmaceuticals.com/ for more details.