Jobs at Argenta

Lead animal health product development and technical transfer projects from early development through registration or client milestones. Generate and review technical data, support CMC regulatory documentation, validation, product monitoring, process improvement, and technical issue resolution in GMP/GLP environments. Manage project activities, timelines, resources, and client communications while collaborating across site functions and global teams. Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and support for pharmaceutical analytical and formulation development activities.

Provides broad HR support for the Shawnee facility, advising employees and leaders on policies, employee relations, performance management, leave, benefits, payroll, onboarding, and workforce matters. Conducts workplace fact-finding, supports talent processes, maintains HR data and records, administers employee changes across systems, and identifies workforce trends. The role requires sound judgment, confidentiality, strong communication, prioritization, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Leads FP&A and financial business partnering for US manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, standard costing, absorption analysis, inventory reporting, capital planning, ROI analysis, leadership reporting, and process improvement. Partners with plant, operations, accounting, and corporate finance teams to identify cost drivers, improve margins, and provide financial insight into manufacturing performance.

Leads the clinical Quality department across Argenta’s Americas CRO business. Responsibilities include quality strategy, QA/QC oversight, quality systems, internal and external audits, vendor and clinical site inspections, regulatory and client inspection support, corrective-action follow-up, documentation control, and inspection readiness. The role also builds and develops a high-performing team and ensures compliance with GCP, GLP, protocols, SOPs, study data, and final study reports.

Lead the Starting Materials QC team to test raw materials and packaging, ensure GMP-compliant release, perform HPLC/GC and wet chemistry testing, manage documentation, investigations and reports, drive continuous improvement, and develop team members.

Act as primary client contact to translate forecasts into an 18-month Master Production Schedule (MPS), manage MRP parameters, coordinate material deliveries, track artwork/version control and packaging change controls, resolve capacity constraints, and ensure on-time, in-full delivery aligned with production.

Lead FP&A for US CMO business units: produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis, budgeting and consolidation. Partner with general managers, provide cost modelling and operational performance recommendations, act as primary finance contact for non-transactional queries, and deliver projects as assigned by the CFO.

Lead design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of plant automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA). Manage automation scope for capital projects, develop software and HMI graphics, maintain documentation, and drive operational efficiency and compliance.

Lead US CMO FP&A including monthly management accounts, variance analysis, cost modelling, budgeting, and financial reporting. Act as business unit finance partner, support general managers, handle non-transactional finance queries, and complete CFO-assigned projects to improve operational performance and costing.

Provide engineering support for production and process equipment in a cGMP pharmaceutical/sterile manufacturing environment. Lead projects, manage capital expenditures and budgets, ensure compliance with FDA/EU regulations, perform equipment lifecycle support, validations, risk analyses, and coach junior engineers to improve reliability and manufacturing processes.

Lead end-to-end sterile product tech transfers and lifecycle programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets, schedules, regulatory and validation activities, and ensuring site/product launch readiness while mitigating contamination and supply risks.

Lead and support product/technology transfers, process development, and optimization for oral solids, soft chews, non-sterile liquids and injectables. Author technical protocols/reports, manage schedules and cross-functional teams, identify critical quality attributes, support validation/quality, and troubleshoot manufacturing/process issues while interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders.

Lead cGMP analytical method development, transfer, verification, and validation for active ingredients, raw materials, and finished products. Manage multiple analytical projects, mentor staff, qualify laboratory equipment, perform routine analyses, maintain detailed GMP documentation, and design and execute cleaning validation protocols while interfacing with client teams.

Lead regulatory strategy and support for animal health product development for clients and internal projects. Provide regulatory advice, prepare submissions and documents, navigate regulatory challenges, engage industry associations, pursue consulting opportunities, and manage stakeholder expectations with clear communications and regulatory expertise.

Lead proposal development, costing, pricing governance, and change‑order activities across a multi‑site CDMO. Create and maintain standardized costing models, SOPs, and centralized quote/change registers; perform quality control on proposals; liaise with Commercial, Manufacturing, MSAT, and Finance; support customer due diligence and continuous improvement of pricing methodology and tools while ensuring GMP and quality compliance.

Lead execution of US clinical strategy and business plan, manage clinical staff and client expectations, ensure GCP-compliant trial conduct, develop and deliver training for CTM/CRA teams, and provide reporting to leadership to drive high-quality clinical data delivery.

Lead and take scientific responsibility for GLP animal health studies: approve protocols, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee animal care/data collection, address deviations, interpret results, and write/sign final study reports while coordinating sponsors, QA, and cross-functional teams.