Program Manager

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.