Pharmacist General Manager

Company Description

Ayr Wellness is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with more than 90 licensed retail locations across Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Nevada, Virginia, and Delaware. We cultivate, manufacture, and sell a broad portfolio of high-quality cannabis products, proudly serving both medical patients and adult-use consumers across our markets.

At Ayr, our strength lies in our people. We’re re-imagining how we work across every part of our business, and we’re looking for builders and doers to roll up their sleeves and help shape what’s next. The cannabis industry is fast-moving, complex, and full of opportunity. At Ayr you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career alongside a company positioning itself for long‑term success.

The Pharmacist General Manager is responsible for the overall management, supervision, compliance, and operation of the dispensing area of a Virginia licensed cannabis dispensing facility or pharmaceutical processor. Reporting to the District Manager, this role serves as the designated pharmacist responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) regulations, Virginia law, Board of Pharmacy requirements, company policies, and patient care standards.

The Pharmacist General Manager maintains full and actual charge of the dispensing operation and provides professional oversight of all dispensing activities, patient consultations, inventory controls, recordkeeping, and staff supervision.

• Serve as the designated Pharmacist General Manager for the licensed facility ensuring full compliance with all state regulations, statutes, and applicable pharmacy standards.
• Keep your finger on the pulse of state and local regulatory changes and adapt operations accordingly.
• Champion and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to dispensing, patient counseling, inventory management, security, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain full and actual charge of the dispensing area and all pharmacy-related operations.
• Maintain all required licenses, permits, registrations, and documentation necessary for facility operation.
• Act as the primary point of contact during regulatory inspections and audits.
• Ensure required records are maintained in accordance with state retention requirements.
• Train and educate dispensary staff on compliance requirements continuously.

• Review and analyze key performance indicators including sales, transactions, labor utilization, patient satisfaction, loyalty & SEO metrics, and inventory performance.
• Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee cash handling procedures, daily cash reconciliation, deposits, change orders, and financial reporting requirements.
• Support execution of promotional events, product launches, and business initiatives.

• Maintain dispensary cleanliness, sanitation, workstation organization, and operational readiness.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of the dispensary, including assigned workstations, dispensing areas, reception areas, break rooms, restrooms, and common areas, in accordance with company standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations.
• Participate in required training programs and continuing education activities.
• Demonstrate flexibility in supporting varying business volumes and operational needs.
• Perform other duties permitted for pharmacy technicians under Virginia law and assigned by the Pharmacist General Manager
• Direct and oversee all daily dispensary operations.
• Provide direct supervision of dispensing activities during facility operating hours as required by Virginia regulations.
• Establish and execute operational plans that support company objectives and patient needs.
• Ensure adherence to all company procedures, policies, and operational standards.
• Verify patient eligibility and certification requirements prior to dispensing cannabis…