Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist 503B (1st Shift)

Empower Pharmacy is a visionary healthcare company dedicated to making quality, affordable medication accessible to millions of patients nationwide. As the most advanced 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility serving the functional medicine markets, we are proud to be recognized as one of Houston’s fastest-growing private companies and ranked #116 in Healthcare & Medical on the Inc. 5000 List for 2025. Our strength lies in four core values—People, Quality, Service, and Innovation. Guided by these principles, we deliver a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare through vertical supply chain integration, advanced technology, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. From manufacturing to distribution to quality control, our teams work collaboratively to push boundaries, improve patient outcomes, and redefine medication accessibility. At Empower, joining our team means more than starting a new job, it means becoming part of a mission to transform healthcare. We empower our employees to innovate, grow, and make a meaningful impact every day. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions are celebrated. If you thrive in a fast-paced, transformative environment where innovation meets purpose, Empower Pharmacy is the place for you. Let’s revolutionize healthcare together. Position Summary The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist supports compliant, high-efficiency sterile production operations that directly impact product quality, throughput, and patient safety. This role executes manufacturing processes, supports equipment readiness, and promotes batch reliability within Empower’s fast-scaling 503A/503B environment. The Specialist ensures strict adherence to cGMP and USP standards while continuously improving yield, cost performance, and operational consistency. Leveraging AI as a force multiplier, this role enhances process consistency, accelerates deviation resolution, and improves decision-making through data-driven insights. This position is critical to sustaining operational resilience and delivering consistent, high-quality pharmaceutical products. Responsibilities Manufacturing Execution Execute sterile manufacturing processes in strict adherence to SOPs, cGMP, and USP standards. Maintain rigorous aseptic technique and cleanroom compliance by following validated procedures and minimizing contamination risk. Support production targets by identifying workflow inefficiencies, reducing downtime, and improving manufacturing velocity while maintaining quality and compliance standards. Quality and Compliance Identify, document, and support investigation of deviations and non-conformances. Ensure all activities meet cGMP, USP 797/800, and internal quality requirements. Maintain complete and accurate documentation to support audit readiness and successful regulatory inspections. Process Improvement and Support Apply lean manufacturing principles and data-driven insights to identify process gaps, improve yield, reduce waste, and enhance operational reliability. Support implementation and optimization of new equipment and manufacturing technologies. Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, and Operations teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure alignment across manufacturing activit