STAQ Pharma
STAQ Pharma is a hospital-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer that supplies outsourced medications to healthcare providers, with $69M in funding and 118 employees. It raised a Series E round in December 2024 backed by hospital systems like Cincinnati Children’s and UNC Health Care. STAQ Pharma produces outsourced medications for hospitals and healthcare providers, aiming to reduce drug shortages and improve supply chain reliability. Its operations are guided by principles of safety, transparency, availability, and quality. The company has grown rapidly since its 2018 founding, supported by investments from major hospital systems. Its Series E funding in late 2024 highlights continued institutional backing in the pharmaceutical outsourcing space. STAQ Pharma’s leadership team includes seven operations executives, reflecting its focus on manufacturing and supply chain efficiency. The company draws talent from pharmaceutical firms like Leiters Health and healthcare providers such as The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. STAQ Pharma hires primarily from The Ohio State University and the University of Colorado system, with a median employee tenure of two years. Alumni have moved to roles in pharmaceutical quality assurance and biotech firms like Gilead Sciences.
The growth story
STAQ Pharma grew from 33 to 118 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $69M along the way, most recently a Series E in December 2024.
About
STAQ Pharma manufactures outsourced medications for hospitals and healthcare providers, focusing on reducing drug shortages and improving supply chain reliability. Its products are designed to meet the specific needs of healthcare systems, ensuring patient safety and medication accessibility.
The company has raised $69M, including a Series E round in December 2024, backed by hospital systems like Cincinnati Children’s and UNC Health Care. Founded in 2018, it has grown to 118 employees, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and quality assurance.
Founders and leadership
STAQ Pharma’s leadership includes seven operations executives, reflecting its focus on manufacturing and supply chain efficiency. The company is structured to prioritize safety, transparency, and quality in its pharmaceutical production processes.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Operations 22 (+10% YoY), Quality Assurance 21 (0% YoY), Research 10 (+43% YoY), Sales 9 (+50% YoY), Healthcare Services 8 (+33% YoY), Accounting 6 (+20% YoY).
Talent flow
STAQ Pharma recruits heavily from pharmaceutical firms like Leiters Health and healthcare providers such as The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Alumni have moved to roles in pharmaceutical quality assurance and biotech firms like Gilead Sciences.
Most common previous employers of STAQ Pharma staff: Leiters Health (7), The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (4), Exela Pharma Sciences (3), Ohio University (3), American Regent (3), Target (2). Former STAQ Pharma employees most often moved to ValSource (2), Global Light Enterprises (1), KESTREL Vision (1), Chemelex (1), American Express Global Business Travel (1), Gilead Sciences (1).
Alumni worth knowing
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Web traffic
Traffic mix: 44% direct, 33% search, 16% social, 1% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at STAQ Pharma: Leadership (39), Communication (30), Microsoft Office (30), Customer Service (28), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) (26), Microsoft Excel (26), Management (22), Quality Control (20).
Where the team actually sits
STAQ Pharma people are concentrated in Colorado, United States (30), Ohio, United States (21), Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area (8), Denver Metropolitan Area (5).
Search footprint
STAQ Pharma attracts about 165 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $1K a month if bought through ads. It gained 50 ranking keywords and lost 21 in the last period.
What employees say
- Compensation
- 2.40 / 5
- Career opportunities
- 3.30 / 5
- Senior management
- 3.10 / 5
- Work-life balance
- 2.60 / 5
Frequently asked
STAQ Pharma has 118 employees as of September 2026.
STAQ Pharma has raised $69M in total, most recently a Series E round in December 2024.
The most common previous employers of current STAQ Pharma staff are Leiters Health (7 people), The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (4 people), Exela Pharma Sciences (3 people).
Former STAQ Pharma employees most often move to ValSource (2), Global Light Enterprises (1), KESTREL Vision (1).
STAQ Pharma attracts about 165 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $1K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among STAQ Pharma staff are Leadership, Communication, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
STAQ Pharma staff are concentrated in Colorado, United States (30), Ohio, United States (21), Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area (8).
STAQ Pharma has about 22 people in Operations, up 10% over the past year, as of September 2026.
STAQ Pharma has about 21 people in Quality Assurance, up 0% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 68 current and 59 former STAQ Pharma profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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