Operational Manager - US Clinical

At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.

Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.

We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.

Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Operational Manager - US Clinical. This is an onsite position at our Shawnee, KS facility.  

Key Accountabilities 

Will work across large teams and collaboratively amongst the business unit to provide strong operational leadership

Manages day to day business operations including people, process and financials

Ensures efficiency and improves productivity across all departments and within all teams

Monitors budgets, maintains internal and external stakeholder relationships and ensures financial goals are met or exceeded

Develops strategies and policies to ensure smooth day to day operations amongst on site and remote teams

Bridge the gap between Executive leadership and operational staff maximize execution and profitability

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications to include a business or science degree, MBA preferred

10+ years experience in operational management of regulated services, animal health, lab or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred

Proven experience managing large scale business operations to include people, process, and financials

A collaborative working style to be able to lead and motivate people at all levels and across all functions in an organization

Strong ability to work directly with accounting, finance teams, and operational staff

Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills

Results oriented

Defines and plans priorities well 

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Argenta has strongly embedded company values which is key to who we are and how we deliver. We offer an opportunity to work for a successful and rapidly expanding global business where your input will be valued.  At Argenta we are a hard-working group who really enjoy the people we work with each day. That is why we support our people through strong culture, great benefits, and opportunity for growth.

This role is subject to a DEA background check as well as a pre-employment drug screen and/or physical.

Argenta is an equal opportunity employer

To find out more about Argenta, click here: www.argentaglobal.com