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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmaceutical distribution in the United States is $19.78, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $21.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in Pharmaceutical Distribution, individuals need a solid understanding of inventory management, pharmaceutical regulations, and logistics, typically supported by relevant experience or a degree in supply chain management or a related field. Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS), pharmaceutical tracking software, and adherence to Good Distribution Practices (GDP) is essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication abilities help professionals excel in this role. These competencies ensure safe and efficient handling of pharmaceuticals, regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination across supply chain partners.

What is a Pharmaceutical Distribution job?

A Pharmaceutical Distribution job involves managing the storage, transportation, and delivery of pharmaceutical products from manufacturers to pharmacies, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. Professionals in this field ensure that medications are handled properly, remain in compliance with regulations, and reach their destinations safely and efficiently. This role may include inventory management, logistics coordination, and adherence to industry standards to maintain product integrity.

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In Pharmaceutical Distribution, professionals are responsible for receiving, storing, and accurately tracking pharmaceutical products to ensure timely and compliant delivery to pharmacies, hospitals, or clinics. The role often involves managing inventory levels, verifying shipments, maintaining detailed records, and collaborating closely with manufacturers and healthcare providers to solve any logistical issues. Teamwork is a key aspect, as distribution specialists regularly coordinate with warehouse staff, drivers, and quality assurance teams. By handling these critical functions, professionals help maintain the integrity and availability of essential medications within the healthcare system.

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Infographic showing various Pharmaceutical Distribution job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,139 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Pharmaceutical Distributor Designated Representative

Valley Forge Pharma

Malvern, PA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 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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