Principal Process Engineer

Jubilant Pharma, LLC; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FSA/HSA

Life & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA is seeking a Principal Process Engineer to lead site-wide pharmaceutical process engineering and tech transfers. This role drives improvements to manufacturing processes and represents Technical Services in client meetings, including leadership cover for director-level roles.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 10-15+ years in pharma or FDA-regulated environments and expertise in tech transfer and process engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 10-15+ years related pharmaceutical experience or FDA regulated Industry Experience
• Expert-level tech transfer and process engineering experience.
• Supervisory or other Leadership Experience

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for process design and optimization.
• Lead multiple concurrent tech transfers.
• Serve as primary technical owner for assigned products.
• Evaluate process scalability, robustness, and regulatory fit.
• Author and oversee validation protocols.
• Lead investigations, deviations, and change controls.
• Lead Technical Services representation in client-facing meetings, including technical discussions and decision support.
• Act as a delegate for Director, Associate Director, or Manager roles in client engagement and other leadership activities as required.

Skills

Tech transfer

Process engineering

Leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

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

As Spokane’s Largest Manufacturing Company, Jubilant HollisterStier LLC is a well-established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging 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 HollisterStier is proudly part of the global, Jubilant Pharma family. established force in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, providing a complete range of manufacturing services that support lifechanging medicines around the world.

For the Builders, Innovators, and Doers — This Is Your Place

If you are someone who thrives on solving complex problems, improving systems, and building real solutions, you’ll feel at home here. At Jubilant HollisterStier, your ideas matter — and your impact is felt globally.

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 because your well-being shouldn’t have a waiting period.
• 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.

If you want to build something meaningful with a team that values your drive, skills, and ideas — you belong here.

Job Description:

The Principal Process Engineer serves as a site-wide expert in pharmaceutical process engineering and technical transfer. This role leads multiple complex tech transfers concurrently, drives strategic improvements to manufacturing processes, and provides authoritative technical direction across the organization. In addition, the Principal Process Engineer represents Technical Services in client-facing meetings, leading technical discussions and providing credible, confident engagement with external stakeholders. This individual is also capable of standing in for other team leaders -- including the Director, Associate Director, or Manager— to support client engagement, decision-making, and other cross-functional or leadership activities as needed.

• Provide strategic leadership for process design and optimization.
• Lead multiple concurrent tech transfers.
• Serve as primary technical owner for assigned products.
• Evaluate process scalability, robustness, and regulatory fit.
• Author and oversee validation protocols.
• Lead investigations, deviations, and change controls.
• Lead Technical Services representation in client-facing meetings, including technical discussions and decision support.
• Act as a delegate for Director, Associate Director, or Manager roles in client engagement and other leadership activities as required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree required in applicable field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 10-15+ years related pharmaceutical experience or FDA regulated Industry Experience
• Expert-level tech transfer and process engineering experience.
• Supervisory or other Leadership Experience

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree counts as 2 yrs experience
• Statistical Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Extended periods of sitting or standing.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. unassisted.
• Work in classified/aseptic areas.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Potential exposure to allergens.

Location: Spokane, WA — On Site, Full- -Time

Shift:

Mon-Fri Day shift

Compensation & Benefits That Start on Day One — Because Your Well Being Matters

Hiring Wage: $130,275 - $208,400 annually with opportunities for growth, promotion, and annual raises.

At Jubilant HollisterStier, we don’t believe in waiting periods. From the moment you join us, you and your family have access to a full suite of benefits designed to support your health, stability, and long-term success.

Starting on your first day, you receive:

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

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.

We are committed to enhancing value for customers and stakeholders by delivering innovative and economically efficient solutions, always with care for the environment and society.