Viet Tran
Chief Operation Officer/Lab Director
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Chief Operating Officer/Lab Director and Licensed Pharmacy Technician overseeing pharmacy personnel, daily operations, and medication procurement in a compounding-focused setting. Manages 50+ drug, equipment, supply, and chemical procurement orders per month; builds medication worksheets with step-by-step instructions; and maintains medication inventory records. Supports hiring interviews and on-site training for 2+ hires per quarter while coordinating directly with external buyers to secure needed products.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer/Lab Director
Mariner Advanced Pharmacy
Redwood City, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Process 100+ prescription orders daily through pk Software to support timely medication access.
- Coordinate 10 staff schedules weekly to support pharmacy coverage and daily operations.
- Oversee daily pharmacy operations and delegate responsibilities across personnel to maintain consistent coverage.
- Source drugs, equipment, supplies, and chemical ingredients based on treatment plans and buyer coordination.
- Prepare medication worksheets with step-by-step instructions and maintain medication inventory records accurately.
Chief Operating Officer/Lab Director
Universal Compounding Pharmacy
Signal Hill, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Develop SOPs for compounding workflows, documentation standards, and day-to-day lab procedures.
- Oversee medication inventory control to maintain appropriate stock levels and support uninterrupted production.
- Coordinate procurement activities with vendors to support timely ordering, receipt, and material availability.
- Manage medication records to support accurate documentation, traceability, and day-to-day operational review.
- Conduct quality assurance audits across lab processes to identify gaps and reinforce compliance standards.
- Prepare for regulatory inspections by organizing records, reviewing procedures, and addressing readiness gaps.
- Track procurement requests and material usage to support purchasing decisions and reduce workflow interruptions.
Lab Director/Procurement Manager
Mariner Advanced Pharmacy
Redwood City, CA
12.2012 - 11.2024
- Oversaw pharmacy procurement activities, including ordering, receiving, and replenishing essential supplies.
- Managed medication inventory records to support accurate stock levels and timely restocking decisions.
- Coordinated laboratory workflows to keep daily operations aligned with pharmacy priorities and supply availability.
- Prepared documentation for regulatory inspections and internal reviews across pharmacy operations and laboratory processes.
- Monitored purchasing activity to support budget management and reduce unnecessary supply delays.
- Collaborated with cross-functional partners to resolve supply issues and keep operations moving efficiently.
Student Manager
Campus Union Events & Services
Davis, CA
12.2008 - 03.2012
- Reviewed 15+ student employee assessments quarterly to monitor performance and identify coaching needs.
- Tracked 2-5 event setups weekly to keep weddings, meetings, and banquets on schedule.
- Supervised student employees during weddings, meetings, and banquets, coordinating setup and on-site execution.
- Worked with the office manager to design room layouts aligned with each event's space and service needs.
- Completed quarterly performance assessments for student employees and documented feedback for follow-up coaching.
Education
Master of Business Administration - General Management
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA01-2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Emphasis in Biology
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA01-2012
Skills
- Medication inventory control
- Procurement management
- Prescription processing
- SOP development
- Medication records management
- Regulatory compliance
- Staff Scheduling
- Employee Onboarding
- Interview Coordination
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
- Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop
- pK Software, RX30
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Vendor Contract Negotiation
- Quality Assurance Audits
- Regulatory Inspection Preparation (ie Board of Pharmacy)
- Workforce planning
- Budget management
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified (LSSBB)
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer/Lab Director
Mariner Advanced Pharmacy
11.2024 - Current
Chief Operating Officer/Lab Director
Universal Compounding Pharmacy
11.2024 - Current
Lab Director/Procurement Manager
Mariner Advanced Pharmacy
12.2012 - 11.2024
Student Manager
Campus Union Events & Services
12.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology with Emphasis in Biology
University of California, Davis
Master of Business Administration - General Management
Pepperdine University