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BrightSpring Health Services

Pharmacist

Raleigh, NC

$56.50 - $68/hr

PharMerica PharMerica is hiring a PRN Pharmacist in Raleigh, NC! PharMerica is a non-retail ... senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs ...

PharMerica

Pharmacist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$56.50 - $68/hr

... senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs ... Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the ...

BrightSpring Health Services

Pharmacist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$56.50 - $68/hr

... senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs ... Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the ...

BrightSpring

Pharmacist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$56.50 - $68/hr

... senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs ... Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the ...

PharMerica

Pharmacist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$56.50 - $68/hr

... senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs ... Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the ...

CenterWell

Senior Integrated Clinic Pharmacist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$115K - $137K/yr

You will report to a Associate Director, Integrated Clinical Pharmacist. You will: * Use evidence ... CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness ...

Centerwell

Senior Integrated Clinic Pharmacist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$115K - $137K/yr

You will report to a Associate Director, Integrated Clinical Pharmacist. You will: * Use evidence ... CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness ...

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How much do senior pharmacist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior pharmacist in Raleigh, NC is $20.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $23.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior pharmacist?

Senior Pharmacists are highly experienced pharmacy professionals who oversee the dispensing of medications, manage pharmacy staff, and ensure compliance with all regulations and standards. They play a key role in patient safety by reviewing prescriptions for accuracy and counseling patients on medication use. Additionally, Senior Pharmacists may be involved in training junior staff, managing pharmacy operations, and implementing new pharmacy services. Their expertise contributes significantly to the overall quality of healthcare delivery.

What does a senior pharmacist do?

A Senior Pharmacist often plays a vital leadership role by guiding junior staff, overseeing workflow, and ensuring adherence to best practices in medication management. They frequently provide on-the-job training, answer complex clinical questions, and help resolve escalated issues with prescriptions or patient care. Their expertise is also instrumental in implementing new protocols, contributing to quality improvement initiatives, and fostering a collaborative team environment. This leadership not only ensures smooth operations but also supports the professional growth of less experienced pharmacists and technicians.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior pharmacist?

To thrive as a Senior Pharmacist, you need an advanced degree in pharmacy (PharmD or equivalent), active pharmacist licensure, and several years of clinical or retail experience. Familiarity with pharmacy management systems, drug interaction databases, and regulatory compliance tools is typically expected. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills help in managing teams and ensuring patient safety. These skills and qualifications are crucial for maintaining accurate medication dispensing, regulatory adherence, and effective team and patient interactions.

What is the difference between Senior Pharmacist vs Pharmacist?

AspectSenior PharmacistPharmacist
CredentialsLicensed Pharmacist, often with additional certifications or experienceLicensed Pharmacist
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, or large pharmacies with supervisory rolesCommunity pharmacies, hospitals, or retail settings
ResponsibilitiesSupervising staff, managing medication inventory, ensuring complianceDispensing medications, patient counseling, medication management

The main difference between a Senior Pharmacist and a Pharmacist lies in experience, responsibilities, and leadership roles. Senior Pharmacists typically have more experience and oversee pharmacy operations, while Pharmacists focus on dispensing and patient care. Both roles require licensure, but Senior Pharmacists often take on additional managerial duties.

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Infographic showing various Senior Pharmacist job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,438 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

Senior Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer

Clayton, NC • On-site

Visium Resources, Inc.
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$88K - $116K/yr

Contractor

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Introduction
Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Senior Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer position. This position is a 12 month contract with anticipated renewals at a large Pharmaceutical company in Clayton, NC. This position is 5 days per week onsite.


Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Pharmaceutical Automation Engineer to support the implementation, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational readiness of automated manufacturing systems for a major Fill Finish Expansion (FFEx) project within a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

This role will provide technical automation support across multiple production and packaging systems, ensuring automation platforms are installed, tested, validated, and transitioned into reliable manufacturing operations while meeting FDA, cGMP, GAMP 5, and corporate quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong PLC, SCADA, MES, and pharmaceutical manufacturing automation experience with demonstrated success supporting highly automated production environments.


Primary Responsibilities
  • Provide automation engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment throughout installation, commissioning, qualification, startup, and production support.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues impacting manufacturing operations.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Commissioning, Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) activities.
  • Review, troubleshoot, and modify PLC, HMI, SCADA, MES, and industrial network configurations as required.
  • Coordinate automation activities with engineering, validation, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors, and system integrators.
  • Support change controls, deviations, CAPAs, and root cause investigations related to automation systems.
  • Participate in startup planning and execution while minimizing production downtime.
  • Develop and maintain automation documentation including:
    • Functional Specifications
    • Design Specifications
    • Software Change Documentation
    • Test Protocols
    • SOPs
    • System Configuration Documentation
  • Assist in cybersecurity, backup, disaster recovery, and system lifecycle management.
  • Ensure automation systems comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP, GAMP 5, and data integrity requirements.
  • Support long-term reliability improvements and continuous process optimization.
Manufacturing Equipment Supported
The Automation Engineer will support automation systems associated with highly automated pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment including:
Assembly OperationsFlexTouch (FxT) Assembly Lines
  • Mikron Assembly FlexCells
  • Mikron Handling Units
    • HUGP - Good Pen
    • HUMM - Motor Module
    • HUSA - Sub Assembly
  • Automated Palletizer
SDD Assembly Line
  • Cell 10 & 20 - Load SU/FA & Laser Mark
  • Cell 30 & 35 - Load Syringe
  • Cell 38 & 40 - Device Assembly
  • Cell 50 - Load RA
Packaging Operations
Support multi-vendor automated packaging equipment including:
  • Pester Depalletizer
  • Bausch + Stroebel Labeler
  • Fargo (Koerber) Transfer Unit
  • Dividella Cartoner
  • Robomat NeedlePak
  • Uhlmann Unit Serialization Platform (USP)
  • Uhlmann Track & Trace
  • Pester End-of-Line Palletizer
Automation Systems
Candidates should have experience with several of the following technologies:
PLC Platforms
  • Schneider Electric
  • B&R Automation
  • Allen-Bradley ControlLogix
  • Siemens PLCs
SCADA & HMI
  • FactoryTalk View
  • FactoryTalk Services
  • SCADA troubleshooting
  • Industrial HMI development
Manufacturing Systems
  • PAS-X Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
  • Historian systems
  • SQL Server
  • AVEVA PI System
Vision Systems
  • Cognex
  • Keyence
  • Vision Automation
Serialization
  • Uhlmann Track & Trace
  • Pharmaceutical serialization systems
Infrastructure
  • ThinManager
  • Octoplant
  • Industrial Ethernet networks
  • Virtualized automation environments
  • Windows Server administration (automation-related)

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology automation engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting FDA-regulated manufacturing facilities.
  • Strong PLC troubleshooting experience with one or more major PLC platforms.
  • Experience supporting SCADA systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Working knowledge of MES integration.
  • Experience supporting commissioning and qualification activities.
  • Understanding of ISA-88 and ISA-95 principles.
  • Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11 and electronic records compliance.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 8+ years of pharmaceutical automation engineering experience.
  • Experience supporting Fill Finish manufacturing facilities.
  • Experience with device assembly or high-speed packaging equipment.
  • Previous Novo Nordisk project experience.
  • Experience with PAS-X MES.
  • Experience with FactoryTalk SCADA architecture.
  • Knowledge of serialization systems.
  • Experience with AVEVA PI Historian.
  • Familiarity with ThinManager and Octoplant.
  • Experience supporting validated manufacturing environments.
Knowledge & Skills
  • PLC programming and troubleshooting
  • Industrial automation architecture
  • SCADA systems
  • MES integration
  • Industrial networking
  • Validation support
  • Commissioning and startup
  • Equipment integration
  • Root cause analysis
  • Change management
  • Vendor coordination
  • Continuous improvement
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
  • Data integrity and compliance
  • Technical documentation
Work Environment
  • On-site support within an active pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
  • Frequent interaction with manufacturing, engineering, validation, quality, and equipment vendors.
  • Ability to support commissioning, startup, off-shift troubleshooting, and occasional weekend activities during project milestones.
  • May require gowning and work within classified manufacturing areas.

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Visium Resources is an award-winning employment firm with a mission to match talented individuals with highly successful organizations. At Visium, our company"s success is based on your success. When you work with us, you are never 'just a number'. You are our most important asset. Here, you will know us by name through our regular visits to client sites and even occasional luncheons. We will always be there when you need assistance and will always go the extra mile to ensure that you are as successful as possible. Whether you're looking for contract, contract-to-hire or permanent opportunities, we firmly believe there is no employment agency that will work harder for you than Visium.
Visium Resources is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Education:BS/BA DegreeEmployment Type: CONTRACTOR

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