Pharmacy Manager (Pharmacist-in-Charge / SP)

About the role

PurposeMed is a Canadian-founded healthtech company established in 2019 with a mission to improve access to complex care for underserved communities. We've combined our clinical roots with a drive to scale, and now our exceptional team provides specialized care to thousands of patients every month. PurposeMed consists of three complex care business units: Freddie, Frida, and Foria, and partners with Affirming Care Pharmacy. Freddie improves sexual health through education, prevention, and treatment with a focus on the LGBTQ2S+ community. As the #1 rated PrEP provider in North America, we're proudly dismantling barriers to sexual healthcare for patients across both Canada and the USA. Frida transforms the lives of patients through easier access to adult ADHD diagnosis and fast, affordable treatment. Foria provides trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse Canadians with specialized, gender-affirming healthcare. Affirming Care Pharmacy provides discreet, specialty prescription delivery across North America. Operating from Calgary, Mississauga, Toronto, and San Antonio, they provide our patients with an integrated, end-to-end healthcare experience. We are proud to be ranked #2 on Deloitte's 2024 list of Canada's 50 fastest-growing tech companies and recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for two consecutive years. Driven by a strong mission, our team is passionate about making healthcare accessible to those who need it most-and we make sure to have fun along the way! Permanent, full-time opportunity Location & Hours of Operation: Ability to commute to Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. We are seeking a candidate who can bring flexibility to their schedule, as hours may vary depending on business needs-particularly during the build-out and launch phases. This role offers the unique opportunity to help shape our operations from the ground up as we establish our presence in the community. Affirming Care Pharmacy acknowledges that our future New York City location will be situated on the traditional and unceded lands of the Lenape (Delaware) people, the ancestral home of Lenapehoking. We honor their enduring connection to this land and recognize the many Indigenous Peoples from across Turtle Island and around the world who call New York City home today. Who we hope to find: We aren't just opening a new branch; we're planting a flag. Affirming Care Pharmacy is expanding to New York City, and we're looking for a founding Supervising Pharmacist to lead the launch. This is far from a "plug-and-play" role; you will be instrumental from day one-scouting locations, navigating New York's regulatory landscape, building essential vendor relationships to stand up our operations, and acting as the "CEO" of our new NYC Affirming Care pharmacy. Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, you'll have significant autonomy and a direct line to leadership as a founding team member in a new market. From building out our first site to dispensing the first prescription, you will shape an environment where every patient feels seen. If you're a pharmacist who believes that "entrepreneurial" and "empathetic" belong in the same sentence, we want to talk. In this role, you'll make an impact by: Building Our New York Presence Managing the New York State Education Department pharmacy licensing and permitting process, including obtaining the pharmacy permit, DEA registration, and all necessary local business licenses Overseeing the new site's path to accreditation by implementing existing Affirming Care clinical and operational standards Coordinating the pharmacy buildout to enable in-person patient care, working with contractors, architects, and vendors to design and set up the physical space, fixtures, and workflow Establishing relationships with wholesalers, suppliers, and local healthcare partners Developing and implementing standard operating procedures tailored to New York State regulations and the needs of our patient population, while leveraging Affirming Care's existing Texas infrastructure Launching & Leading Pharmacy Operations Serving as the Supervising Pharmacist with full accountability for the pharmacy's compliance, operations, and patient care standards Hiring, training, and supervising a high-performing team of pharmacists and support staff as the location scales Adapting Affirming Care's established Texas operational infrastructure and inventory frameworks, including 340B and non-340B systems, to the local market Building efficient dispensing, shipping, and delivery workflows, leveraging existing company protocols while tailoring them to local logistics Overseeing day-to-day pharmacy operations once the location is open and running Educating & Supporting Patients Providing expert clinical counseling with a focus on PrEP, STI, and HIV care, delivering exceptional, affirming customer service over the phone and in person Designing personalized logistics by coordinating with patients