Study Director - Americas CRO

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.

Our uniqueness means:

We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘One Argenta’ culture, guided by our values.

We are team players;

We are doers;

We are customer-centric;

We are innovators.

We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best “paw” forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.

About the Role

Argenta is seeking a Study Director to join our Americas CRO leadership team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in our leadership team and will act as the single point of control and accountability for assigned studies.  

Key Responsibilities

Approve and sign study protocol

Ensure objectives meet regulatory requirements

Coordinate with Sponsors and Quality Assurance

Delegates tasks accordingly during the course of the study but retails full responsibility

Ensures the study follows GLP and study protocol, overseeing animal care, sample collection and data recording

Addresses deviations and ensures proper documentation

Review and interpret results ensuring the scientific validity of conclusions

Writes, approves and signs the final study report

Ensures all raw data are archived properly

About You

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline. 

10+ years experience in animal health product development, or veterinary clinical study project management.

Proven experience managing cross functional teams

Thorough knowledge of practical experience in GLP protocols, Final Study Reports and Study Master Files

Collaborative working style and the ability to lead and motivate people at all levels and across multiple functions within the organization

Proven affinity with Animal Health

Excellent attention to detail and scientific judgement

Why Join Argenta?

At Argenta, we are building a culture of ownership where our people play a direct role in shaping the future of the organisation. You will work alongside passionate experts across science, manufacturing and commercial functions to deliver life-changing outcomes for animals worldwide.

We offer the opportunity to work within a growing, global business where your leadership and expertise will have a meaningful impact on performance, transformation, and long-term success.

We are One Argenta - working together across teams, disciplines and geographies to create meaningful impact.