Stellus Rx · 1 day ago
Manager of Pharmacy Standards
Plano, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expStellus Rx is a company focused on pharmacy standards and compliance. The Manager of Pharmacy Standards is responsible for developing and overseeing regulatory standards, ensuring compliance across all 50 states, and providing guidance on safe dispensing practices and audit readiness.
Health CareHospitalMedicalNursing and Residential Care
Hiring Manager
Farrah Shaikh, PharmD
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain pharmacy policies, procedures, and standards aligned with federal and state regulations, accreditation requirements, and payer expectations
Interpret and apply federal and state pharmacy regulations, including State Board of Pharmacy and DEA requirements
Serve as a subject-matter expert on pharmacy regulatory compliance and standards of practice
Support readiness for third-party payer audits (PBM, Medicare Part D, Medicaid, commercial)
Coordinate audit responses, documentation, and corrective action plans
Conduct internal audits and gap assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risk
Support regulatory inspections by State Boards of Pharmacy, DEA, and other agencies as applicable
Develop and deliver compliance and standards training for pharmacy staff
Communicate regulatory and payer updates in a clear, practical manner
Support quality and compliance improvement initiatives across pharmacy operations
Support pharmacy licensure and registrations in all 50 states, including resident and non-resident pharmacy licenses
Ensure operational standards align with state-specific licensure conditions and nonresident pharmacy requirements
Help coordinate license applications, renewals, changes, and correspondence with State Boards of Pharmacy
Maintain licensure tracking tools to ensure timely renewals and ongoing compliance
Support inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions related to licensure
Interpret pharmacy-related provisions in third-party payer and PBM contracts, including Medicare Part D, Medicaid, and commercial plans
Translate payer requirements into operational standards and SOPs
Partner with finance and accounting teams to support accurate, compliant claim submission
Support controlled substance compliance programs, including DEA and state registrations, inventory controls, and diversion prevention
Assist with investigations and reporting related to theft or loss
Qualification
Required
Active Pharmacist license in good standing (Texas required, or ability to obtain, and additional state licenses as required)
5+ years of pharmacy experience with exposure to retail and/or mail order pharmacy operations
Strong working knowledge of: State Board of Pharmacy regulations (including nonresident licensure), DEA controlled substance requirements, Third-party payer and PBM requirements
Experience supporting audits, inspections, or compliance reviews
Strong writing, organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience in pharmacy compliance, standards, licensure, audit, or quality roles
Experience managing or supporting pharmacy licensure across multiple states
Familiarity with URAC, NABP or other mail order/clinical pharmacy accreditation standards
Multi-state retail and/or mail order pharmacy experience
Company
Stellus Rx
Stellus Rx provides personalized pharmacy support, medication management, and nursing care services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
WindRose Health Investors
2025-12-08Seed
Leadership Team
Tony Willoughby
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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