Jubilant HollisterStier CMO

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 CDO Formulation & Preparation Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for single-use processing systems used in formulation, compounding, filtration, product transfer, and aseptic filling operations. The role leads the design, specification, procurement, testing, optimization, qualification support, and lifecycle management of tubing and single-use assemblies used across commercial, clinical, and development manufacturing processes. The Specialist ensures assemblies are fit for purpose, manufacturable, compliant with GMP requirements, and aligned with JHS standards while supporting technology transfer, process development, operational readiness, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and implementation of new single-use solutions. 

This role may be filled at the I, II, or III level based on the selected candidate’s experience, demonstrated technical judgment, scope of ownership, and ability to independently support or lead CDO-related work.

Single-Use System Design & Development 

• Serve as the site SME for single-use process assemblies supporting formulation, preparation, filtration, transfer, and filling operations. 
• Design and specify custom tubing assemblies, compounding bags, filtration assemblies, filling manifolds, transfer systems, and aseptic connection strategies. 
• Develop assembly drawings, bills of material, component specifications, and user requirements. 
• Evaluate single-use bags, aseptic connectors, sterile disconnects, sampling devices, filters, manifolds, tubing materials, and sensor technologies. 
• Optimize process reliability, operator ergonomics, sterility assurance, and manufacturing efficiency. 

Tubing Assembly & Sterilization 

• Maintain expert knowledge of JHS standards for assembly procurement, fabrication, sterilization, packaging, storage, and handling. 
• Support selection and management of suppliers for pre-sterilized and custom assemblies. 
• Ensure assemblies meet operational, quality, regulatory, material compatibility, and product-contact requirements. 
• Evaluate sterilization effects on materials, components, and product-contact surfaces. 

Formulation, Compounding & Filtration Support 

• Develop and implement assembly strategies for buffer and media preparation, drug substance and drug product formulation, sterile filtration, product transfer, and final filling. 
• Provide technical guidance on flow paths, hold-up volumes, mixing, venting, sampling, and filtration performance. 
• Support filter sizing studies, flow characterization, and process optimization. 

Technology Transfer & Commercialization 

• Represent single-use technology on technology-transfer teams and translate process requirements into practical, scalable assembly designs. 
• Support process characterization, engineering runs, PPQ readiness, operational readiness, and commercial implementation. 
• Coordinate deployment with Manufacturing, Process Sciences, Validation, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering. 

Qualification, Validation & Testing 

• Develop and execute testing strategies for new assemblies and technologies, including design verification and engineering studies. 
• Support IQ, OQ, PQ, qualification protocols, extractables and leachables assessments, material compatibility studies, integrity testing strategies, and sterility assurance evaluations. 
• Maintain technical documentation supporting the qualified state and regulatory compliance. 

Continuous Improvement, Training & Technical Leadership 

• Improve assembly standardization, inventory efficiency, cost, sterility assurance, and manufacturing flexibility. 
• Establish preferred component libraries and standard assembly designs and support next-generation single-use technologies. 
• Develop engineering standards, best practices, work instructions, and training for Manufacturing, Process Development, and Engineering personnel.
• Serve as technical escalation point for assembly-related investigations, deviations, troubleshooting, and project-team guidance.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Level I) 2 years manufacturing experience 
• Level II) 2 years in role or equivalent experience 
• Level III) 5 years in role or equivalent experience Relevant experience in biologics, sterile injectable, or aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing. 
• Experience supporting GMP operations, technology transfer, qualification, validation, investigations, or commercialization activities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Working knowledge Trackwise.
• Working knowledge of MasterControl.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, bioprocessing, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. 
• Training or certification in single-use technologies, sterile filtration, aseptic processing, or validation is preferred. 
• Project management or Lean/Six Sigma certification is desired. 
• Leadership experience.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Experience in Process Development, MSAT/Manufacturing Sciences, Engineering, Technical Operations, or a related function.
• Hands-on experience designing, specifying, procuring, testing, or supporting single-use assemblies for formulation, compounding, filtration, transfer, or filling.
• Experience with suppliers such as Sartorius, Cytiva, Pall, Entegris, Saint-Gobain, or CPC.
• Cross-functional project leadership and vendor-management experience.

Working Environment:

• Respirator Clearance Required.
• Exposure to latex.
• Possible contact with cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Work in a cleanroom.

Location: Spokane, WA — On Site, Full Time

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

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

Hiring Wage: $28.81 – $49.80/hourly, 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:

• 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

Unlock Your Potential

If you’re seeking a dynamic and rewarding career, we welcome your application today. Apply online:

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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.

If you require assistance applying for a position, contact:
JHS‑TalentAcquisition@jubl.com

Our Promise: Caring, Sharing, Growing

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.