Operations Lead, Inspection

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

FSA/HSA

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant Hollister Stier LLC in Spokane, WA seeks a qualified professional to lead and support cGMP manufacturing readiness, inspection processes, and cross‑functional initiatives. You will help develop inspection sets, qualification methods, and SOPs while coordinating with diverse teams to ensure compliant, validated manufacturing environments.

The role emphasizes project management, data analysis, and effective communication across levels of the organization, with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations or Life Sciences, or 5+ years of related experience if no degree.
• Experience in project management and coordination.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively to various audiences.
• Ability to influence across multiple levels and functions of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME on industry standards to enable integration of new products and processes.
• Develop and own inspection test sets and qualification processes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for GMP startup readiness and validation activities.
• Support manufacturing operations with projects that implement new technologies and improve processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives including capacity optimization and cost reduction.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Data analysis tools

Cross-functional collaboration

PPE compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Life Sciences

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a Leader in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing — And Build What’s Next

As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant Hollister Stier LLC is a well‑established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support life‑changing medicines around the world.

We are nationally recognized for our expertise in producing sterile injectable vials and lyophilized products, and our Allergy business is a global leader in allergenic extracts that support treatments for allergies and asthma. Jubilant Hollister Stier is a proud part of the global Jubilant Pharma family.

Why Builders Choose Us

• Immediate impact: Your work directly supports essential medicines and allergenic therapies used worldwide.
• Benefits start on day one: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life, AD&D, and Disability benefits begin immediately.
• A career you can grow: We provide opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises, with midpoint compensation reserved for high performance and longevity.
• A culture of improvement: We value people who thrive on continuous improvement, innovation, and hands‑on contribution.
• A stable industry leader: Backed by Jubilant Pharma, we pair long‑term stability with forward‑looking innovation.

Job Description

• Provide subject‑matter expertise on industry standards, best practices, and site capabilities to enable successful integration of new products and processes into the existing and future facility inspection equipment.
• Support and own development of inspection test sets, authoring means and methods for performing inspection, and best practices for inspection qualification & requalification.
• 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 the 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or Life Sciences.
• 5+ years of experience in lieu of a degree (must have H.S. degree).
• Experience in project management and coordination.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively to various audiences.
• Ability to influence across multiple levels and functions of the organization.
• Tasks require entering manufacturing areas which require wearing appropriate PPE.

Location and Compensation

Spokane, WA — On‑Site, Full‑Time

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

Benefits

• 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