Manager of Clinical Operations
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Argenta
Shawnee, KS, US
Summary
Lead the execution of the US Clinical strategy and business plan while fostering a high-performance culture. Manage client expectations and oversee clinical personnel to ensure project compliance and high-quality data delivery.
Job Description
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.
At Argenta, we’ve been collaborating with clients worldwide since 2006, bringing expertise, innovation, and a can-do attitude to deliver cutting-edge animal health & nutrition, and human nutrition solutions.
Why Argenta?
We are the only global CRO and CDMO focused exclusively on animal health & nutrition, complemented by regulatory expertise in human nutrition. We provide tailored, end-to-end solutions from Molecule to Market at any scale.
Our Three Pillars:
• Global Partnerships – turning ideas into reality worldwide
• Molecule to Market Approach – guiding products from research to launch
• Innovation – driving progress in animal & nutrition, and human nutrition
Our Services:
• R&D: innovative animal health & nutrition solutions, fully EMA/FDA/EFSA compliant
• Pre-Clinical Research: dedicated teams in Spain, Germany, and the US providing confident go/no-go decisions
• Clinical Research: agile, high-quality veterinary studies delivered on time and within budget
• GMP Manufacturing: facilities in New Zealand, the US, and the UK
• Regulatory & Scientific Consultancy: expert support for medicinal products, feed additives, and human nutrition products (novel foods, food additives, enzymes, etc)
• Full Product Development: from concept to market
Collaboration at Our Core:
950+ experts in science, veterinary, engineering, and regulatory affairs, working closely with clients to develop products that truly make an impact.
Our Story:
Founded in New Zealand by scientist Doug Cleverly, Argenta combines Kiwi ingenuity with global collaboration. Our roots as a trusted CRO go back to 1987, built on scientific excellence and long-term partnerships.
Today, through our CMO & CDMO facilities, we optimize efficacy trials, accelerate product development, and help companies turn innovative ideas into market-ready products.
We also support human nutrition projects, guiding companies through regulatory pathways to successfully launch new products.
Let’s make it happen - together!
Founded
2006
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
At Argenta, we’ve been collaborating with clients worldwide since 2006, bringing expertise, innovation, and a can-do attitude to deliver cutting-edge animal health & nutrition, and human nutrition solutions.
Why Argenta?
We are the only global CRO and CDMO focused exclusively on animal health & nutrition, complemented by regulatory expertise in human nutrition. We provide tailored, end-to-end solutions from Molecule to Market at any scale.
Our Three Pillars:
• Global Partnerships – turning ideas into reality worldwide
• Molecule to Market Approach – guiding products from research to launch
• Innovation – driving progress in animal & nutrition, and human nutrition
Our Services:
• R&D: innovative animal health & nutrition solutions, fully EMA/FDA/EFSA compliant
• Pre-Clinical Research: dedicated teams in Spain, Germany, and the US providing confident go/no-go decisions
• Clinical Research: agile, high-quality veterinary studies delivered on time and within budget
• GMP Manufacturing: facilities in New Zealand, the US, and the UK
• Regulatory & Scientific Consultancy: expert support for medicinal products, feed additives, and human nutrition products (novel foods, food additives, enzymes, etc)
• Full Product Development: from concept to market
Collaboration at Our Core:
950+ experts in science, veterinary, engineering, and regulatory affairs, working closely with clients to develop products that truly make an impact.
Our Story:
Founded in New Zealand by scientist Doug Cleverly, Argenta combines Kiwi ingenuity with global collaboration. Our roots as a trusted CRO go back to 1987, built on scientific excellence and long-term partnerships.
Today, through our CMO & CDMO facilities, we optimize efficacy trials, accelerate product development, and help companies turn innovative ideas into market-ready products.
We also support human nutrition projects, guiding companies through regulatory pathways to successfully launch new products.
Let’s make it happen - together!
Founded
2006
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand