Pharmaceutical Sciences Director, US

At Argenta we have a passion for what we do, and we relish a challenge.

About us

We are in the animal health business, partnering with our clients in the areas of Research and Development (R&D) and manufacturing to produce pharmaceuticals for both farm and companion animals.  Originally founded in 2006 by a New Zealand chemist with an entrepreneurial mindset, Argenta’s vision is “Healthier Animals, Sustainably”.  Our recipe for success has been our uniqueness in our vision and our people.  Argenta now has operations across the globe with locations in New Zealand, the United States, Scotland, Germany, and Spain with 600 employees globally.

Argenta is looking for an experienced Pharmaceutical Sciences Director, US to join our Argenta, Kansas team.  

The Pharmaceutical Sciences Director, US adds value through the following responsibilities:

• Lead the Scientific Team at Argenta, Kansas and manage day to day site operations
• Support the Head, Global Contract Development Organization with execution of all technical aspects of the Global CDO Projects
• Support Argenta Business Development in winning new business
• Manage all Argenta, Kansas projects on behalf of customers
• Utilize Quality by Design (QbD) to develop products from molecule to market
• Oversee the performances and productivity levels of Argenta, Kansas team members
• Collaborate with Argenta Product Development to support new product identification and development
• Collaborate with Argenta, Fort Dodge and Argenta, Auckland team to support product development, technology transfers, and troubleshoot manufacturing issues

Pharmaceutical Sciences Director, US requirements:

• Post graduate qualification in pharmaceutical science
• 10 years of experience, preferably in animal health and Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC)
• Demonstrated people leadership experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge in product development CMC using QbD principles, technology transfers and commercialization of pharmaceutical dosage forms.
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, executing and reporting Design of Experiments (DoE) studies
• Highly collaborative
• Strong communication and listening skills 
• Strong project management, planning and organizational skills

Why us? 

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.