Operations Lead, Filling

Jubilant Pharma Limited; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 102,100 - 163,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Life & AD&D insurance

Short-term & long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jubilant Pharma Limited seeks an Operations Lead for their Spokane facility. This role involves ensuring operational excellence within manufacturing teams, leading projects, and supporting regulatory inspections.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields and possess strong project management skills. The position offers a competitive salary of $102,100–$163,300 plus benefits, including medical coverage and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or Life Sciences.
• 5 years of experience in lieu of degree with a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject-matter expertise on industry standards and best practices.
• Lead projects for new technologies and operational improvements.
• Document and communicate work processes.
• Participate in internal and external regulatory inspections.

Skills

Project management

Data-analysis

Effective communication

Influencing skills

Pharmaceutical experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations or Life Sciences

5 years of related experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Operations Lead, Filling

Ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement within shift manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject‑matter expertise on industry standards, best practices, and site capabilities to enable successful integration of new products and processes into existing and future facility production lines.
• Serve as a key integrator for cross‑functional teams supporting seamless operation of cGMP production, ensuring readiness of manufacturing areas for start‑up, process qualification, and validation activities.
• Support the manufacturing operations team as a key contributor for projects that implement new technologies and operational process improvements in the GMP manufacturing environment, maintaining processing suites in a compliant and validated state.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects, including capacity optimization and cost‑reduction programs.
• Support the development of operational excellence programs and lead manufacturing projects with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to review, author and revise standard operating procedures and batch records, review technical reports, assist with conducting deviation investigations, and write deviation reports.
• Document and communicate all aspects of work and learnings, providing training and mentorship for new personnel.
• Assist with metrics tracking and reporting to leadership teams.
• Support and participate in internal and external regulatory inspections as necessary.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations or Life Sciences.
• 5 years of related experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, as long as the applicant has a high‑school diploma.

Skills

• Proven experience in project management and coordination.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data‑analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Ability to influence networks with multiple levels and functions of the organization.
• Pharmaceutical experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office and production‑planning functional expertise required.

Location

Spokane, WA — On Site, Full‑Time

Shift

Shift 1

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring wage: $102,100–163,300 + 10%, with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & health savings accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D insurance
• Short‑term & long‑term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

EEO Statement

Jubilant HollisterStier is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.