Mercalis is an integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain.  The company partners closely with its clients to deliver an end-to-end spectrum of commercial capabilities that work together seamlessly and flexibly.  Backed by proven industry expertise and results-driven technology, Mercalis provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services, and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products.  Above all, Mercalis helps navigate the complex life sciences marketplace to accelerate value and enhance patient lives.  Founded in 2000, Mercalis provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients.  The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina.  For more information about Mercalis, please visit www.mercalis.com.

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

Mercalis

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Remote, but Must be Liscensed and Located in AZ

Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of PharmaCord and Mercalis, Valeris™ revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need.

Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications. Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products.

Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients.

The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana. To learn more about Valeris, please visit www.valeris.com.

Under the direction of the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC), the Pharmacist is responsible for the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of pharmacy operations within a regulated mail-order and specialty pharmacy environment.

This role ensures full adherence to federal and state regulations, manufacturer program requirements (including REMS), and internal quality systems, while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, clinical appropriateness, and documentation integrity.

The Pharmacist serves as a key contributor to quality assurance, regulatory readiness, and cross-functional coordination with internal teams, prescribers, and external partners.

**Responsibilities**

**Core Responsibilities**

-  Clinical & Patient Care

-  Perform prospective drug utilization review (DUR) to assess clinical appropriateness, drug interactions and contraindications.

-  Provide patient counseling in accordance with federal and state regulations

-  Communicate effectively with prescribers and care teams regarding therapy optimization and patient needs

-  Ensure patient safety across all dispensing and clinical activities

-  Regulatory & Compliance Ownership

-  Maintain full compliance with State Boards of Pharmacy, federal regulations (e.g., FDA, DEA, HIPAA), and Manufacturer-specific program requirements (e.g., REMS)

-  Ensure all activities meet audit-ready documentation standards

-  Identify, escalate, and support resolution of compliance risks or deviations

-  REMS & Manufacturer Program Execution

-  Execute workflows in alignment with REMS program requirements, including patient eligibility verification, required counseling and documentation, and data reporting and system documentation

-  Coordinate with HUBs, manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure program adherence

-  Maintain strict compliance with drug-specific restrictions and distribution requirements

-  Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement

-  Actively participate in Quality Management activities, including, QA/QC reviews, CAPA investigations and implementation, and deviation identification and reporting

-  Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance

-  Ensure all documentation is complete, accurate, and inspection-ready

-  Operational Execution (Mail Order / Specialty)

-  Verify prescription orders for accuracy and completeness

-  Ensure proper documentation of dispensing activities, patient interactions, and clinical interventions

-  Support fulfillment workflows including shipment verification requirements, address validation (as applicable), and program-specific distribution rules

-  Collaborate with pharmacy technicians and support staff to maintain workflow efficiency

-  Communication & Collaboration

-  Serve as a clinical and operational resource to pharmacy staff

-  Communicate effectively with prescribers, case managers, and internal teams (QA, Compliance, Operations)

-  Escalate patient concerns, errors, or risks appropriately

-  Professional Development & Accountability

-  Maintain active, unrestricted pharmacist licensure

-  Complete all required continuing education (CE)

-  Participate in ongoing training related to REMS programs, regulatory updates, and internal SOPs and systems

-  Demonstrate accountability, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment

**Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**

-  Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred (Bachelor’s acceptable)

-  Experience in:

-  Mail Order, Specialty, or Managed Care Pharmacy

-  REMS programs or manufacturer-supported therapies (preferred)

**Licensure**

-  Active Pharmacist license in Arizona (required)

-  Multi-state licensure (preferred) (Key states: CA, NC, KY)

**Core Competencies**

-  Strong clinical judgment and decision-making

-  High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

-  Ability to operate in a regulated, audit-driven environment

-  Effective communication across multidisciplinary teams

-  Ownership mindset with proactive problem-solving

**Technical Skills**

-  Ability to navigate multiple systems and documentation platforms

-  Proficiency in standard computer applications

**Why Work for Valeris?**

We’re committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team members. As part of our organization, full-time employees can expect:

-  Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs

-  Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services

-  Company match on Health Savings Account contributions

-  Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000

-  Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability

-  401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting

-  Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance

-  Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays

-  Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth

-  A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas

-  Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace

-  A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, depending on the position, a drug screen in accordance with company standards. Please note that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with the position. Responsibilities and tasks may be modified at any time, with or without notice.

**Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity**

At Valeris, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Valeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Pharmacist (remote but must be located in AZ)

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