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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for designated representative in the United States is $17.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Designated Representatives?

A Designated Representative is an individual authorized by a company, particularly in the pharmaceutical or medical device industries, to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations regarding the storage, handling, and distribution of prescription drugs or devices. They are responsible for maintaining accurate records, overseeing operations, and serving as the main point of contact for regulatory agencies. Designated Representatives must often meet specific licensing and training requirements depending on state laws. Their role is critical to ensuring public safety and regulatory adherence in the supply chain.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Designated Representative, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Designated Representative, you typically need comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, inventory management, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional training or certification as required by state law. Familiarity with compliance software, recordkeeping systems, and regulatory documentation is essential for maintaining standards. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help ensure compliance and smooth operations. These abilities are crucial to safeguard public health, prevent regulatory violations, and maintain the integrity of pharmaceutical distribution.

What are some common challenges Designated Representatives face when ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations?

Designated Representatives often encounter challenges such as keeping up-to-date with frequently changing regulations, managing documentation accurately, and ensuring all staff adhere to proper procedures. They must balance administrative responsibilities with ongoing training and audits, which can be demanding in a fast-paced environment. Effective communication and attention to detail are key to overcoming these challenges and maintaining compliance within the organization.

What is the difference between Designated Representative vs Safety Coordinator?

AspectDesignated RepresentativeSafety Coordinator
CredentialsVaries by industry, often includes certifications like OSHA 30/ OSHA 500Typically OSHA 30/ OSHA 500, safety management certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-site, representing employer in safety and compliance mattersOn-site or office-based, focusing on safety program development and training
Employer UsageRequired by OSHA for certain industries, acts as liaison with OSHACommonly employed to oversee safety protocols and training

While both roles focus on safety and compliance, the Designated Representative primarily acts as the employer’s liaison with OSHA, whereas the Safety Coordinator develops and manages safety programs within the organization.

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Infographic showing various Designated Representative job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,257 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Pharmaceutical Distributor Designated Representative

Valley Forge Pharma

Malvern, PA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Seeking candidate with current Florida CDR and/or California Designated Representative licensure

Job Function:

We're looking for someone who can be our DR and Shipping Supervisor for our new facility. Must have strong knowledge of drug storage, shipping, recordkeeping, suspicious orders/diversion concerns, returns, recalls, record retention, and regulatory compliance. Candidate must have a clean professional/regulatory background and be capable of supporting NABP accreditation and state licensing activities. Candidate will be responsible for supervising repackaging activities as well.

As a Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising a team and executing the shipment schedule and daily shipping/receiving activities. You will be tasked with verifying and keeping records on incoming and outgoing shipments. Other responsibilities include comparing identifying information, counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices orders, and other records.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Follows up daily incoming receiving, makes sure received goods are received in timely manner
  • Maintains daily receiving and inventory log
  • Prepares packing slip and other shipping documents for outgoing shipments
  • Reports any of discrepancy to the supervisor
  • Follows up shipping schedule and requests. Verifies if shipments are shipped on time.
  • Ensures the timely delivery of materials at the most economical cost, consistent with quality standards, affecting quality by assuring that suspicious material is identified and that material is handled.
  • Coordinates with shipping carriers, internal customers and external customers.
  • Responsible for properly and accurately packing and appropriately labeling various types of shipments.
  • Ensure packing supplies; boxes, packing materials, labels, etc are properly stocked.

SKILLS:

  • Basic mathematic skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Familiarity with computers to track various aspects of goods
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Communication proficiency
  • Prior work experience using FedEx and UPS software tools.
  • Excel Pivot Table and basic Excel skills preferred

Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

-Must have at least 2 years of relevant supervisory or managerial experience in pharmaceutical distribution, wholesale distribution, or pharmacy operations, and the experience must be recent (at least one year within the last three years is stipulated for California's DR requirements)

-Florida CDR and California Designated Representative licensure.If not currently licensed, candidate must be demonstrably qualified and willing to obtain required certification/licensure promptly upon hire.

-Must be able to serve as the designated responsible person for the facility and be physically present full-time as required by applicable state law.

EDUCATION: High school diploma with a couple years of experience; Associates preferred.

Benefits

-100% employer-paid MEDICAL HMO

-MEDICAL PPO

-DENTAL PPO

-VISION

-100% employer-paid Basic Life/AD&D + ST Disability

-4% 401K Match (Immediately vested Safe Harbor)

-FSA

PTO: 15 days total (vacation/personal days) + 5 sick days + holidays

(the 13 vacation days accrue + earn more days when you hit milestone years)

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