Head of Design & Development & Construction

• Develop and execute entitlement strategy for new pharmacy locations in coordination with legal and operations teams.

• Act as liaison between landlords, brokers, and Gilbert Pharmaceuticals on your prospective sites.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to supply landlords and brokers with essential company information to secure new leases and site acquisitions.

Entitlements

• 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.

• Develop and maintain a facility compliance playbook for new site design and existing facility modifications.

Design

• 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.

• Review and approve architectural drawings, construction documents, and engineering plans for all new pharmacy projects.

• Design scalable production environments for 503A and 503B operations, including batch manufacturing areas, quarantine/release zones, and controlled material flow segregation.

• Develop HVAC, cleanroom, airflow, and environmental monitoring specifications in coordination with engineering and operating partners.

• Coordinate with operating partners to ensure facility design supports validated processes, environmental monitoring programs, and batch production controls.

Pre-Con

• 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.

• Manage permit management across all active projects, ensuring timely approvals from local building authorities and regulatory bodies.

• Develop and track project timelines, procurement schedules, and risk mitigation plans across multiple concurrent site developments.

Construction

• 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.

• Maintain rigorous cost control across all active build-outs, managing change orders and contractor performance.

• Oversee FF&E installation and commissioning of all pharmacy-specific equipment and systems.

• Manage QA & closeout activities including installation qualifications of critical manufacturing utilities (e.g., WFI systems, clean steam, environmental monitoring) where applicable to 503A and 503B facilities.

• Drive operational readiness in partnership with pharmacy operations and quality teams, ensuring facilities are inspection-ready as soon as possible.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation including as-built drawings, equipment lists, and SOPs for all facility environments.

• Support evaluation of pharmacy partners by assessing the design and regulatory readiness of their existing facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical), Pharmacy, or a closely related field; advanced degree or licensure preferred.

• 5+ years of experience designing, building, or commissioning pharmacy facilities, healthcare environments, or regulated laboratory/cleanroom spaces.

• Ability to understand/learn USP ‹795›, USP ‹797›, USP ‹800›, and applicable state Board of Pharmacy facility requirements.

• Demonstrated project management experience overseeing construction projects from design through commissioning.

• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies on facility approvals and inspections.

• Proficiency with architectural drawings, construction documents, and facility engineering specifications.

• Experience designing or supporting sterile manufacturing or 503B outsourcing facilities operating under cGMP environments strongly preferred.

• Ability to travel to pharmacy sites as needed for construction oversight, inspections, and go-live support.

Preferred

• Licensed Architect (AIA), Professional Engineer (PE), or Certified Pharmaceutical Industry Professional (CPIP).

• Familiarity with digital health or telehealth-linked pharmacy models.

• Strong vendor management experience working with contractors, engineers, and equipment suppliers.

What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)

• Documented pharmacy facility design standards and a reusable build-out playbook for new sites.

• Streamlined project flow to maximize efficiency and completion time per project.

• Documented budgets for all existing and prospective sites with cost efficient suggestions to scale nationally.

• Successful delivery of at least three to five new 503A pharmacy facilities on time, on budget, and licensed for operation.

• Successful delivery of at least one 503B pharmacy facility on time, on budget, and licensed for operation.

• All existing partner facilities assessed and documented against Gilbert's compliance standards.

• Strong cross-functional relationships established with pharmacy operations, contracting, and external vendor teams.

Benefits

Base salary, equity, and bonus structure are open to discussion based on experience and fit.

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