At Argenta, we partner with our customers to take animal health solutions from molecule to market. Our teams combine deep scientific expertise with world-class manufacturing capabilities to deliver innovative therapies that improve the lives of animals around the world.
About the Role
Argenta is seeking a Manager of Clinical Operations to join our US Clinical team. This role will work closely with the Head of US Clinical on leading the execution of the US Clinical strategy and business plan while building and maintaining a high performance culture.
You will help to manage client expectations while collaborating, mentoring and supporting US Clinical staff to ensure deliverables are met and accountability maximized.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically sound operational leader who thrives in high performing environments with a hybrid workforce.
Key Responsibilities
- Leads the execution of the Clinical strategy and business plan
- Builds and maintains a high-performance culture through championing effective performance, processes, communication, and coaching and development of staff
- Provides timely, relevant, and accurate reporting to the Head of US Clinical &/or Executive team
- Effectively manages client and other stakeholder expectations through relevant communication
- Coordinate and assign tasks to clinical personnel and ensure projects are compliant with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (if applicable) to deliver high quality data to the study Sponsors
- Implement, and maintain strategies and training for CTM, CRA, and Clinical Support teams
- Recommends, develops, and regularly facilitates innovative learning for Clinical Research Associates of all levels. Training should be evaluated regularly and updated as the needs of the business unit change. Facilitation is co-facilitated among the CRA Team Leads
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in science related field, advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience in clinical trial management or clinical operations management
- A collaborative working style to be able to lead and motivate people at all levels and across all functions in an organization
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Capable of working in a changing environment and under pressure
- Develops new insights into situations and applies creative and fresh solutions to make improvements
- Ability to identify new ideas, methodologies, different positions, and alternatives to improve clinical monitoring services of Clinical R&D
- Supports organizational goals and objectives aligned to strategic and/ or operations plans
- Gathers key information essential to the planning and process of clinical trial management
- Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to streamline operations for maximum efficiency, automation, and effectiveness where appropriate
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 organization. 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a science-related field
- Advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) in a related field
- 5+ years' experience in clinical trial management or clinical operations management
- Experience managing clinical staff/teams (CTM, CRA, Clinical Support)
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and clinical trial compliance
- Experience developing and delivering training for Clinical Research Associates
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a changing environment and perform under pressure
What We Do
Argenta is a global animal-health contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO). Founded in 2006, it helps companies develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock, providing support from molecule to market through pharmaceutical and biological development, regulatory affairs, clinical research, and manufacturing. Operating across New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, Argenta’s mission is to improve animal health.
