Empower Pharmacy
Overview
Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We are the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility serving the functional medicine markets. Position Summary
The Manager, Environmental Monitoring leads Empower Pharmacy’s cleanroom and contamination control programs, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance. This role balances strategic vision with hands-on leadership, guiding a team of analysts to uphold current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), data integrity, and patient safety. With a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and talent development, the Manager drives initiatives that expand Empower’s ability to deliver safe, high-quality, and affordable medications to patients worldwide. Duties And Responsibilities
Directs the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the environmental monitoring program, ensuring alignment with USP, FDA, and cGMP standards. Leads and develops a high-performing team of analysts, providing coaching, mentoring, and career growth opportunities to support professional development and organizational excellence. Oversees complex investigations, risk assessments, and contamination control strategies, ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) are implemented effectively and sustained. Partners cross-functionally with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and Manufacturing teams to embed contamination control principles into daily operations and major projects, including cleanroom design and qualification. Serves as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits related to environmental monitoring, representing Empower with expertise, confidence, and credibility. Knowledge And Skills
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management and build high-performing teams. Advanced technical proficiency in environmental monitoring systems, aseptic practices, cleanroom design and qualification, data integrity systems, regulatory reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications. Key Competencies
Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions. Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives. Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations. Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Values
People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth. Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce. Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service. Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care. Experience And Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare manufacturing, with strong expertise in cleanroom operations, quality systems, and environmental monitoring; plus at least 2 years of supervisory experience. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a life science field; a master’s degree is strongly preferred. Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) certification preferred; advanced aseptic technique certification strongly preferred; International Organization for Standardization (ISO) training strongly preferred; Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) training preferred. Demonstrated experience leveraging AI in daily work to drive efficiency, solve problems, and enhance decision-making—adept at integrating AI-powered solutions into all workflows. Employee Benefits, Health, And Wellness
We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications.
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Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We are the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility serving the functional medicine markets. Position Summary
The Manager, Environmental Monitoring leads Empower Pharmacy’s cleanroom and contamination control programs, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance. This role balances strategic vision with hands-on leadership, guiding a team of analysts to uphold current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), data integrity, and patient safety. With a focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and talent development, the Manager drives initiatives that expand Empower’s ability to deliver safe, high-quality, and affordable medications to patients worldwide. Duties And Responsibilities
Directs the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the environmental monitoring program, ensuring alignment with USP, FDA, and cGMP standards. Leads and develops a high-performing team of analysts, providing coaching, mentoring, and career growth opportunities to support professional development and organizational excellence. Oversees complex investigations, risk assessments, and contamination control strategies, ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) are implemented effectively and sustained. Partners cross-functionally with Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC), and Manufacturing teams to embed contamination control principles into daily operations and major projects, including cleanroom design and qualification. Serves as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits related to environmental monitoring, representing Empower with expertise, confidence, and credibility. Knowledge And Skills
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management and build high-performing teams. Advanced technical proficiency in environmental monitoring systems, aseptic practices, cleanroom design and qualification, data integrity systems, regulatory reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications. Key Competencies
Customer Focus: Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions. Optimizes Work Processes: Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Resourcefulness: Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives. Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations. Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Values
People: Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth. Quality: Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce. Service: We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service. Innovation: By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care. Experience And Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare manufacturing, with strong expertise in cleanroom operations, quality systems, and environmental monitoring; plus at least 2 years of supervisory experience. Requires a bachelor’s degree in a life science field; a master’s degree is strongly preferred. Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) certification preferred; advanced aseptic technique certification strongly preferred; International Organization for Standardization (ISO) training strongly preferred; Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) training preferred. Demonstrated experience leveraging AI in daily work to drive efficiency, solve problems, and enhance decision-making—adept at integrating AI-powered solutions into all workflows. Employee Benefits, Health, And Wellness
We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health, well-being, and future, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) matching, wellness perks, IV therapy, and compounded medications.
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