Program Manager

Jubilant Pharma Limited; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 122,800 - 202,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jubilant HollisterStier LLC in Spokane, WA is seeking a Program Manager to lead end-to-end planning and execution for complex, multi-project initiatives across the site portfolio.

You will develop integrated plans, budgets, and forecasts, partnering with senior leaders to align objectives with strategy and capacity, while establishing governance and managing program risk and regulatory expectations (GMP/FDA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree preferred.
• PMP or PgMP certification required.
• 8+ years of progressive project/program management experience.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional, regulated initiatives.
• Strong governance, risk, and issue management at program level.
• Experience with CMOs/CDMOs and client-facing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program planning and execution for complex, multi‑project initiatives across the site portfolio.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts across interdependent projects.
• Partner with leadership and senior stakeholders to align program objectives with business strategy, customer commitments, and capacity.
• Establish and maintain program governance, including decision forums and status reporting.
• Identify, assess, and manage program-level risks, issues, dependencies; drive mitigation and timely escalation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Technical Services, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial.
• Ensure programs comply with GMP, FDA, and other regulatory expectations; provide status reporting to leadership.
• Support client-facing activities, including program reviews and milestone updates.
• Contribute to maturation of PMO standards and tools; mentor Project Managers and team members.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory knowledge (GMP/FDA)

Risk and issue management

Governance & decision frameworks

Financial & resource planning

Senior stakeholder collaboration

CMO/CDMO familiarity

PMO mentoring

Project management methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PM/Business/Engineering/Life Sciences

PMP or PgMP certification

Advanced degree preferred in PM/Business/Engineering/Life Sciences

Job description

Overview

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 life‑changing medicines around the world.

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: 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.

Program Manager – Job Description

• Lead end‑to‑end program planning and execution for complex, multi‑project initiatives across the site project portfolio.
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts across interdependent projects.
• Partner with leadership and senior stakeholders to align program objectives with business strategy, customer commitments, and operational capacity.
• Establish and maintain program governance, including decision forums, escalation paths, and status reporting.
• Identify, assess, and actively manage program‑level risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, drive mitigation strategies and timely escalation.
• Coordinate and influence cross‑functional teams including Technical Services, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial.
• Ensure programs are executed in compliance with GMP, FDA, and other global regulatory expectations as applicable.
• Provide clear, concise program status reporting to leadership, highlighting progress, risks, financials, and key decisions required.
• Support client‑facing activities as needed, including program reviews, milestone updates, and issue resolution.
• Contribute to the maturation of program management practices, standards, and tools within the PMO.
• Mentor and provide informal leadership to Project Managers and team members within assigned programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (Project Management, Business, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field).
• PMP, or equivalent such as PgMP, required.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in project and/or program management required.
• Prior experience in a Program Manager role leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives desired.
• Experience working in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or similar) required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with significant interdependencies required.
• Experience in a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO/CDMO) preferred.
• Exposure to commercial, technical transfer, development, or lifecycle programs preferred.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and client‑facing teams preferred.
• Functional expert level experience in advanced program and project management methodologies required.
• Functional expert level experience in financial and resource planning across multiple projects required.
• Functional expert level experience in risk, dependency, and issue management at program level required.
• Functional expert level experience in strong understanding of governance and decision frameworks required.
• Working knowledge of GMP and regulatory expectations required.

Location & Shift

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

Shift: Weekday Days, Monday‑Friday

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring Wage: $122,800.00–$202,700.00 annually, 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.