About this opportunity
Argenta lists this Director of Quality opportunity in shawnee, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Argenta, we’re more than a company — we’re a global team, dedicated to healthier animals. We believe that when their lives are made better, we're all the better for it.
Founded in 2006, we support companies big and small to develop and manufacture health products for pets and livestock. Our trusted, innovative solutions and services cover every stage of the process, from molecule to market.
We’re in a unique position. We are the world’s only combined contract research and contract development and manufacturing organization (CRO/CDMO) dedicated to animal health.
Our uniqueness means:
We are team players;
We are doers;
We are customer-centric;
We are innovators
We value diversity, as a global company, we get the richness of working with different people in different places whether it be location, stages of their career, their development, their role. We believe that when everyone works together and puts their best "paw" forward we will make the lives of the animals we care for, better.
With bases in New Zealand, the US, the UK and Europe, our 900+ colleagues are driven by our partnership approach and purpose: Healthy Animals. Let’s Make It Happen, Together.
TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply.
Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of Director of Quality (Clinical) at our Shawnee, KS location. This position will overall all aspects of the clinical Quality department across the Americas CRO business.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage, lead and oversee all aspects of clinical, pre‑clinical and CDO Quality departments across Americas CRO embedding quality within operations and facilities using a risk‑based, science‑based approach
Develop and implement quality strategies that ensure scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, operational excellence and continuous improvement leading to controlled documentation and sustained inspection/audit readiness
Oversee QA and QC functions across business units within Americas CRO ensuring consistency and compliance
Build and lead a high performing team, embedding a culture of quality through coaching, training and cross‑functional partnership
Manage and maintain quality systems and files across Americas CRO
Coordinate and perform internal audits and activities as requested
Perform qualification inspections/audits of selected vendors, laboratories, and clinical study sites
Conduct inspections/audits of company SOP programs and files (Qualification and Training files, SOP systems, Archiving, etc.)
Perform follow‑up reviews of audit findings to confirm corrective actions have been completed
Provide oversight and participation in inspections by regulatory agencies and clients
About You:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a quality role in a highly regulated industry, including 4+ years of supervisory experience
Animal Health experience highly preferred
RQAP‑GLP or GCP preferred
Demonstrated autonomy to lead a large, multi‑functional quality department, drive enterprise‑wide quality strategy, and partner with executive and operational stakeholders in a regulated environment
Progressive quality leadership experience in GCP and GLP compliant organizations
A collaborative working style to be able to lead and motivate people at all levels and across all functions in an organization
Understanding of the GCP space
Experience conducting/acting as lead auditor for external audits
Experience conducting audits of study protocols in accordance with GCP guidance
Experience conducting study data audits
Experience auditing study reports (Final Study Reports (FSRs)
Experience conducting internal inspections/audits.
Experience working with EDC systems (Electronic Data Capture)
Position requires significant computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat
The employee must possess a valid driver’s license and proper travel documentation i.e., passport, and have the ability to travel
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
Capable of working in a changing environment and under pressure
Supports organizational goals and objectives aligned to strategic and/or operations plans
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 a strong culture, great benefits, and growth opportunities.
Argenta is an equal-opportunity employer
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Worksite address
shawnee, KS, 66203, US
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