Chief of Robotic Pharmacy Operations

About GalenusCare

GalenusCare is the service brand of Galenus Precision Pharmacy focused on delivering advanced medication management, precision analytics, and collaborative care solutions to post-acute and long-term care settings along with precision pharmacy services. We combine clinical excellence with data-driven insights to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations, and support providers with tailored pharmacy services.

Position Summary

GalenusCare is seeking an experienced and innovative pharmacist to serve as the Chief of Robotic Pharmacy Operations, leading the design, implementation, and continuous operation of our robotic pharmacy automation labs. This role will oversee all aspects of clinical integration, compliance, workflow optimization, and technology deployment related to automated drug packaging, labeling, and dispensing—supporting our commitment to safe, efficient, and individualized medication care.

The ideal candidate combines deep pharmacy expertise with hands-on leadership in automation technologies, and will play a critical role in bringing scalable, tech-enabled pharmacy services to our clients in hospice, chronic, and post-acute care.

Reports to: CEO

Location: Moorestown, NJ (hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

Startup / Creation Phase

Lead planning, layout, and buildout of Robotic Automation Lab(s), in partnership with operations, IT, and vendor partners.
Evaluate, select, and implement robotic dispensing and packaging systems (e.g., adherence packaging, strip packaging, vial-filling).
Develop clinical workflows and protocols that integrate medication safety analytics into automation.
Ensure pharmacy licensure, DEA compliance, and regulatory readiness across state and federal jurisdictions.
Hire, train, and oversee a team of pharmacy technicians and operators.

Ongoing Leadership

Manage day-to-day robotic lab operations including production, quality control, equipment maintenance, and inventory.
Continuously optimize efficiency, safety, and throughput of robotic systems while maintaining clinical accuracy and compliance.
Collaborate with clinical pharmacists, software engineers, and client success teams to ensure seamless medication packaging and delivery.
Serve as primary liaison with robotic technology vendors, ensuring system uptime, upgrades, and performance KPIs.
Lead continuous improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar quality improvement methodologies.
Monitor cost efficiency, scalability, and expansion needs to support multi-site growth.

Strategic & Cross-Functional Leadership

Align robotic pharmacy strategy with company goals for post-acute care medication management.
Contribute to client-facing proposals and onboarding where robotic services are a strategic differentiator.
Provide subject matter expertise to the executive team on the future of pharmacy automation.
Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy automation trends, innovations, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

PharmD (or BS Pharm with extensive experience); licensed or eligible for licensure in applicable states.
Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in pharmacy operations, with 3+ years in robotic or automated dispensing systems.
Proven success in leading the startup or transformation of automated pharmacy environments.
Experience with technologies such as Parata, BD Rowa, SynMed, Noritsu, or similar.
Strong leadership, organizational, and team management skills.
Knowledge of DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and USP regulations governing automated dispensing and repackaging.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Preferred Attributes

Prior experience in long-term care, hospice, or specialty pharmacy automation.
Lean/Six Sigma certification or process improvement training.
Comfortable working in a fast-growing, innovation-focused, mission-driven company.
Passion for patient safety, precision medication use, and solving real-world clinical problems through automation.