Vice President General Manager

Overview

The Vice President & General Manager (Site Operations) will provide strategic and operational leadership for our new large-scale compounding facility in Chandler, AZ. This role ensures the site achieves excellence in safety, quality, service, compliance, and financial performance while delivering an exceptional customer experience. The VP/GM will drive operational efficiency, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and lead transformational initiatives across the organization.

As a Designated Person for sterile and non-sterile compounding, this leader will maintain compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements (FDA, DEA, OSHA).

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute short- and long-term operational strategies aligned with corporate goals.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across multiple shifts, meeting production and quality targets.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintain full compliance with USP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, and internal SOPs.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and automation initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.
• Talent Development: Build a high-performing team through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and deliver cost-effective operations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with planning, quality, engineering, and other functions to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
• Facility & Equipment Management: Oversee maintenance, reliability, and engineering best practices for uninterrupted operations.

• Deep knowledge of FDA-regulated environments; pharmacy experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale operations in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Financial acumen and experience managing complex budgets.
• Proficiency with ERP, CMMS, QMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to navigate the facility and engage with teams on the floor.
• Manual dexterity for computer and office equipment use.

• 15+ years of leadership experience in FDA-regulated operations.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification and demonstrated implementation success.
• Project management expertise with a track record of delivering major initiatives.

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company contribution to help you save for the future
• Company Paid Life and disability insurance
• Access to voluntary insurance options
• A generous paid time off program that increases every year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity for growth - We believe in promoting from within and do so through our internal job posting program! Our Target Compensation Range for this position is starting at a $200,000 + base annual salary commensurate with the individual's experience and qualifications.

Wedgewood is the nation’s largest and most trusted provider of compounded veterinary medications. Its recent merger with Blue Rabbit enables the company to provide veterinarians with next-generation software to streamline patient care and marks a significant evolution in services. Together Blue Rabbit and Wedgewood serve more than 70,000 veterinary professionals and one million animals annually.

Wedgewood is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you require an accommodation due to a special need or disability, please let your recruiter know what accommodations you will need.

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