Principal Process Engineer

Principal Process Engineer

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.
• Mentor process engineering staff.
• 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.

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.
• Project management experience.
• Microsoft Office expertise required.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree counts as 2 years 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.

Spokane, WA – On Site, Full‑Time

Mon‑Fri Day shift

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

Benefits start on your first day:

• 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

Jubilant Hollister Stier 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.

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