Patrick D. Gerhardt: VP of Operations

Patrick Gerhardt, PharmD, CPGP, came to OurPharma in 2021 from Optum Compounding Services (formerly Avella) in Phoenix, Arizona. He has worked within 503B for seven years and before that worked as a pharmacy manager in different capacities for Walgreens. In his time at Optum, he served as Lead Pharmacist for two years before being promoted to Director of Operations. He took advantage of the opportunity to improve processes by leading diverse teams in strategic planning, operational efficiencies, facility operations, and supply chain management. As OurPharma continues to evolve as a leader in 503B outsourcing and beyond, Patrick is excited to bring his experience in operations and quality systems to the OurPharma team.  He continues to lead a team of managers responsible for compounding operations, production planning, product development, supply chain, facilities, and IT. He is registered as a pharmacist in multiple states and obtained his Certified Pharmaceutical GMP Professional (CPGP) certification in 2023 from the American Society for Quality (ASQ).