Full-Time

Quality Control Specialist

503B

Empower Pharmacy

Empower Pharmacy

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures, wholesales, and dispenses customized medications

No salary listed

Houston, TX, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • Strong understanding of quality control processes, current good manufacturing practice documentation practices, inspection procedures, deviation management, and compliance standards supporting regulated manufacturing or pharmaceutical operations.
  • Proficiency using electronic quality management systems, digital documentation platforms, artificial-intelligence-enabled analytics tools, and automated workflows supporting operational efficiency and scalable compliance execution.
  • Demonstrated analytical problem-solving capabilities with experience identifying quality risks, supporting investigations, improving documentation accuracy, and managing competing priorities within fast-paced operational environments.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with the ability to maintain documentation precision, support cross-functional operations, and adapt quickly to changing business requirements.
  • A minimum of two years of quality control, manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated operational experience supporting pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, or similarly regulated industries is preferred.
  • The ability to execute with precision, adapt rapidly to changing operational demands, and contribute effectively within collaborative, high-performance teams.
Responsibilities
  • Perform material inspections, sampling, and quality verification supporting compliant manufacturing and product release.
  • Coordinate sample management, testing activities, and laboratory communication supporting product quality and operational continuity.
  • Draft nonconformance investigations and assist with investigations, impact assessments, deviation tracking, corrective and preventive actions, and change control activities supporting compliance and audit readiness.
  • Maintain accurate, audit-ready records supporting current good manufacturing practice compliance and manufacturing continuity.
  • Execute quality activities aligned with Food and Drug Administration regulations, United States Pharmacopeia requirements, and company procedures supporting safe manufacturing operations.
  • Support audits and inspections through organized documentation and adherence to procedures.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation, and inspection processes.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, and Laboratory teams to resolve issues and support operations.
  • Expand expertise in quality systems and regulatory standards while leveraging artificial-intelligence tools to improve performance and adaptability.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting inspections, quality documentation, deviation management, audit readiness, and electronic quality systems is strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with Food and Drug Administration regulations, current good manufacturing practice standards, United States Pharmacopeia requirements, artificial-intelligence-enabled quality technologies, and digital workflow platforms is preferred.

Empower Pharmacy and Empower Pharma provide personalized, high-quality compounded medications at scale. They customize dosages, remove allergens, and create multi-drug combinations that aren’t available through standard options. Operating with a vertically integrated model as licensed manufacturer, wholesaler, and pharmacy, they streamline the pharmaceutical supply chain to reduce costs without compromising quality. The company serves both healthcare providers (B2B) and individual patients (B2C), manufacturing over 400 medications for millions across all 50 states and internationally. Based in Houston, Texas, Empower runs a 503A compounding pharmacy and a 503B outsourcing facility, focusing on patient safety, excellent service, and advanced technology to expand access to affordable, effective healthcare.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • LO3 Capital's 2023 debt backing and Aurobindo's 2024 sale funded expansion.
  • Empower reported 2025 Inc. fastest-growing status, supporting recruitment and customer trust.
  • July 2026 PCAC peptide recommendations expand future compounding opportunity if FDA adopts them.

What critics are saying

  • FDA warning letters in April 2025 and 483s in November 2025 signal ongoing sterility failures.
  • Eli Lilly's 2025 tirzepatide lawsuit threatens Empower's GLP-1 revenue through 2026.
  • Repeated contamination findings create existential injunction risk if FDA escalates enforcement.

What makes Empower Pharmacy unique

  • Houston-based 503B and 503A facilities give Empower national compounding scale.
  • 2024 East Windsor asset acquisition from Aurobindo expands sterile manufacturing capacity.
  • 86,000-square-foot 2024 Houston plant stores nine months of ingredients, strengthening supply continuity.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

28%
Medspa Mastery
Apr 1st, 2025
Eli Lilly Sues Empower Pharmacy Over Tirzepatide - What Medspas Need to Know ASAP

Eli Lilly sues Empower Pharmacy over tirzepatide - what medspas need to know ASAP.

PR Newswire
Jun 21st, 2024
Empower Pharmacy Named Finalist In Houston Business Journal'S Best Family-Owned Business Awards

HOUSTON, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Pharmacy is pleased to announce its selection as a finalist in the prestigious Best Family-Owned Business Awards, organized by the Houston Business Journal (HBJ). This recognition underscores Empower Pharmacy's commitment to excellence, innovation, and community investment within the Houston business landscape.The Best Family-Owned Business Awards, presented by HBJ, spotlight companies that not only demonstrate financial success but also exhibit a significant commitment to their community investment. Empower Pharmacy was handpicked by HBJ staff and nominated by esteemed members of the Houston business community for its significant impact as an employer and longstanding presence in the region.Empower Pharmacy has been categorized within the large company list, demonstrating its substantial presence and impact as a large employer within the Houston area. To qualify for consideration, all nominees had to meet stringent criteria set by HBJ, including being at least 51% owned by the family, involving multiple generations in company operations, and exhibiting longevity in business."We are honored to be recognized as a finalist in the Best Family-Owned Business Awards," said Shaun Noorian, CEO of Empower Pharmacy. "This acknowledgment reflects our dedication to family values and our deep-rooted commitment to serving our community as we grow. Today, Empower has over 1,000 employees with over 90% located in Houston, and remains a family centered thanks to the hard work and dedication of our entire team."Empower continues to uphold its commitment to providing personalized healthcare solutions of compounded medicines to providers and patients in the Houston area and beyond

PR Newswire
May 1st, 2024
Empower Pharmacy Unveils Brand Refresh, Signifying The Next Era Of Growth And Innovation During Boon Of Consumer Driven Telehealth Care

Amidst a period of significant expansion, Empower Pharmacy embarks on a strategic rebranding initiative, aimed at enhancing customer and employee experience and reinforcing its commitment to excellenceHOUSTON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Empower Pharmacy, the country's most advanced compounding pharmacy, today announced a significant milestone with the launch of its brand refresh, signaling the start of a new chapter aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility and elevating patient, provider, and employee experiences. This comprehensive update reflects the company's commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer-centricity represented by a vibrant brand, redesigned website, and new employee talent program.The brand refresh marks a new era for Empower, highlighting its dedication to enhancing services for customers and employees alike. By actively seeking feedback from both groups, Empower ensures that customers' and employees' needs are met, and experiences continually improved, underscoring the company's ongoing dedication to excellence through responsiveness and improvement."We are launching this fresh approach to meet the needs of our consumers – both patients and providers – on their wellness journey through quality and affordable customized medication," said Shaun Noorian, CEO of Empower. "Our growth throughout the last decade has mirrored the transformation of pharmacy from big box retail brick-and-mortar to consumer-driven health and wellness telehealth." Telehealth is serving consumers nationwide with reportedly more than 35% of individuals aged 18 and over relying on telemedicine in the past year.Empower's Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Nicole R. Braley, highlighted that "recent surveys indicate that 71% of respondents have turned to online pharmacies in the last one to three years, highlighting the demand for better digital services.1 As part of our strategic rebranding, we are striving to ensure the greater market fully understands the opportunities available through a compounding pharmacy. By exceeding expectations in how we meet their needs, we set a new standard for the industry."Key elements of the brand refresh include a new visual identity that showcases Empower's commitment to excellence and innovation

Fierce Pharma
Apr 2nd, 2024
Aurobindo's Eugia recalls one lot of muscle relaxant because of possible contamination

In February, drug compounder Empower Pharmacy announced that it planned to buy the 170,000-square-foot Eugia facility for an undisclosed price and retain its workforce.

CNBC TV18
Feb 5th, 2024
Aurobindo Pharma unit to sell business assets to Empower for $52 million plus lease payments

Aurobindo Pharma unit to sell business assets to Empower for $52 million plus lease payments.