Head of US Clinical - Americas CRO

Argenta • Shawnee, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Argenta is seeking a Head of US Clinical to join our Americas CRO leadership team. This is an onsite role within our Americas CRO headquarters located at our Shawnee, KS facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline. Advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years experience in clinical trial team management
• Proven experience managing large teams including remote employees
• Contract Research Organization experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of practical experience in GCP and 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
• Affinity with Animal Health preferred

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 Executive team and board
• Effectively manages client and other stakeholder expectations through relevant communication
• Maintains key industry contacts as a forum for promoting clinical services
• Develops and executes strategies for growing the business, including proposals to attract and retain clients, expand the client base, form key alliances, and advise on additional services to support growth
• Provides the leadership and guidance necessary to successfully develop and manage direct reports and provide meaningful feedback to Leadership and Management Teams
• Provides oversight and direction to multiple project teams, fostering team support as well as individual development
• Provides expert advice on animal health product development to clients and US Clinical staff using knowledge of federal regulations and guidelines
• Reviews the Sponsor contract, protocol/forms, Sponsor study-specific procedures for the study and other documentation required
• Obtains a clear understanding of all aspects of the study and defines the roles of Clinical R&D, the Sponsor, and study personnel
• 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 Sponsor.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees