Head of Design & Development & Construction

Headquarters: United States URL: https://gilbertpharmaceuticals.com/ The Head of Design, Development, & Construction will own the entire end to end process of launching new compounding pharmacies nationally. This will include site selection, feasibility, budgeting, design team & contractor selection, project management, build-out, and regulatory readiness of all Gilbert Pharmaceuticals pharmacy facilities. Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy Development & Operations, this role bridges pharmacy operations expertise with construction, facilities engineering, and regulatory compliance to bring new pharmacy sites from concept through licensure and go-live. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing and building efficient commercial spaces and pharmacy environments including traditional 503A compounding pharmacies and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities operating under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) Standards. Their thorough knowledge enables them to successfully navigate state and federal regulations required for pharmacy facility approval. At Gilbert Pharmaceuticals , every role is AI-first. Work starts in an LLM to clarify intent and context, moves into the right tools to explore and execute, is tested with real users and stakeholders, and is continuously refined as we learn. AI and self-serve research are default parts of how we work, not side experiments. We are looking for people who take full ownership of their work, treat AI as a real collaborator, and care deeply about building a company that meaningfully improves how healthcare is delivered. We're Looking For You think outside of the box, excel at creative problem-solving, and are comfortable taking on projects that you have potentially never done before! You are a people-person - empathetic, self-aware, low ego, and extremely positive - and are comfortable working in a small collaborative team where you'll wear many hats. You have care for performance, accessibility, and reliability as part of craft. You are passionate and proficient in written and verbal communication, and comfort pairing with designers, engineers, and marketers. Key Responsibilities Acquisition Lead market analysis and site selection to identify viable pharmacy locations nationally. Conduct feasibility assessments and due diligence on prospective sites, evaluating regulatory feasibility, build-out complexity, and operational suitability. Develop and execute entitlement strategy for new pharmacy locations in coordination with legal and operations teams. Act as liaison between landlords, brokers, and Gilbert Pharmaceuticals on your prospective sites. Coordinate with internal stakeholders to supply landlords and brokers with essential company information to secure new leases and site acquisitions. Entitlements Navigate land use and zoning requirements for each new pharmacy site. Lead master plan coordination and manage environmental compliance obligations across all facility projects. Oversee community outreach efforts and represent Gilbert Pharmaceuticals at public hearings as needed. Coordinate regulatory submissions and interface directly with operations team on state Boards of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, and local authorities for facility inspections and approvals. Develop and maintain a facility compliance playbook for new site design and existing facility modifications. Design Lead concept and programming strategy for all new pharmacy facilities, translating operational workflows into effective, compliant physical environments. Manage design team selection and coordination, including architects, MEP engineers, and specialty consultants. Lead the architectural design and space planning for new pharmacy locations, including compounding suites, sterile and non-sterile areas, clean rooms, and dispensing environments. Develop detailed facility design standards and specifications aligned with USP , USP , USP , applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements, and FDA cGMP requiremen