Founded in 2009, Pillar5 Pharma Inc. has grown to become an industry leading Canadian Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) across the North American Market. Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics. The team at Pillar5 has proven experience in formulation and process development in the laboratory, the manufacturing environment, and on the plant floor. Pillar5 is currently the…
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Founded in 2009, Pillar5 Pharma Inc. has grown to become an industry leading Canadian Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) across the North American Market. Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
The team at Pillar5 has proven experience in formulation and process development in the laboratory, the manufacturing environment, and on the plant floor. Pillar5 is currently the only CDMO with the ability to manufacture multi-dose preservative free solutions.
Built by Pfizer in 1956, Pillar5 has an award-winning manufacturing facility that has been instrumental to the company's continued growth and success, located in the small town of Arnprior, ON. This facility has been successfully inspected by Health Canada in 2013 and the FDA in 2013 (no 483’s).
Pillar5 runs on the foundation of these 5 pillars: Speed, Flexibility, Quality, Customer Service, and Reliability, and we work to achieve these every day.
Visit: http://www.pillar5pharma.com or contact us at 1-613-623-4221
LinkedIn followers
7,179
People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
365 Madawaska Blvd., Arnprior, Ontario K7S 0C9, CA
Other recorded names
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.
Pillar5 Pharma Inc.
Specialties
Sterile Filling Opthalmic/Otic/Nasal
FDA and Health Canada Successful Audits
Packaging
Tablets
Capsules
and Coating
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Arnprior, Ontario
Organization type
Privately Held
Specialties
Sterile Filling Opthalmic/Otic/NasalFDA and Health Canada Successful AuditsPackagingTabletsCapsulesand Coating
Pillar 5 Pharma inc. has 13 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Arnprior. Median advertised hourly rate: $24.87.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
Pillar5 Pharma needs candidates with a high school diploma, forklift experience, and SAP and inventory system skills. Candidates should know GMP and aseptic processing, read schematic drawings, and be able to lift, climb and stand for long periods.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
Candidates need a Grade 12 diploma (post-secondary preferred), forklift experience, a Dangerous Goods Certificate, good computer skills and strong organization. They must also communicate well and work both in a team and alone in a fast-paced setting.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
7+ YOECandidates need 7+ years in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing, working knowledge of aseptic practices and cleanroom operations, and experience building training curricula and qualification programs. Experience running an LMS and training matrices, and audit or inspection experience, are preferred.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
2+ YOEPillar5 Pharma needs candidates with a bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry or a related life sciences field and 2 to 3 years of pharmaceutical microbiology, sterility assurance or contamination control experience. Candidates should know CGMP manufacturing, aseptic processing and GMP documentation, and have strong attention to detail.
Pharmaceutical processes, Good manufacturing practices, Documentation, Attention to detail, Communication skills, Problem solving
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
3+ YOEPillar 5 Pharma needs a degree in engineering or a related technical field and 3 to 7+ years of reliability or maintenance experience, ideally in a regulated plant. Candidates should know RCA, FMEA, RCM and predictive maintenance, and have CMMS experience such as SAP PM. Experience with aseptic manufacturing and a CMRP certification are assets.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and attention to detail for precise, repetitive work. Regulated manufacturing experience is an asset, along with mechanical aptitude, basic production math, teamwork, and the ability to stand up to 10 hours per shift in sterile garments.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
5+ YOECandidates need a bachelor's degree in engineering or operations, 5+ years in continuous improvement or manufacturing engineering in a regulated environment, and a Lean Black Belt. Strong knowledge of GMP, CAPA, deviations, validation, OEE, SPC and FMEA is required, and TPM experience is an asset.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
5+ YOEPillar5 Pharma needs a mechanical engineering graduate with 5+ years of HVAC experience, ideally in cleanroom or regulated settings. Candidates need strong knowledge of airflow, filtration and environmental controls, BMS/SCADA experience such as Siemens, and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
10+ YOECandidates need an engineering degree or diploma, at least 10 years of regulated manufacturing project experience, and hands-on knowledge of aseptic filling, sterilization and GMP cleanrooms. Experience with Open and Closed RABS, FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ and DQ is required, and a P.Eng is preferred.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
3+ YOECandidates need a diploma or degree in automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics or a related field, plus 3+ years of hands-on automation experience, ideally in a regulated manufacturing setting. Strong troubleshooting across electrical, mechanical and control systems, and PLC and HMI experience, are required.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
3+ YOECandidates need a Grade 12 diploma, with post-secondary education and millwright certification preferred, plus at least 3 years of production experience, ideally aseptic. They also need PLC troubleshooting skills, knowledge of GMP and SOP, and the ability to work all shifts.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
3+ YOECandidates need Grade 12, with post-secondary and millwright certification preferred, plus at least 3 years of production experience, ideally in packaging. Strong teamwork and organizational skills, knowledge of GMP and SOPs, and the ability to work all shifts are required.
Pillar 5 Pharma inc.: Pillar5 provides access to safe medications, through various partners, in solid dose tablets/capsules and Ophthalmics.
Pillar5 Pharma needs a high school diploma, solid math, mechanical and computer skills, and experience with forklifts, SAP or inventory tracking systems, and Good Manufacturing Practices. Candidates must work rotating shifts, follow written procedures, and understand aseptic processing and pharmaceutical packaging.