Project Manager, CRO & CDO

Argenta; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Argenta, a global animal health CRO/CDMO, is seeking a Project Manager for its Shawnee, KS location. You will develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines across the full project lifecycle, ensuring quality and compliance with FDA CVM and related regulations.

The role requires a strong blend of analytical thinking, organization, and leadership to drive cross-functional execution. Join a fast-growing team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement, offering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in an animal health research facility.
• Understanding of US FDA CVM cGMP expectations.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple studies.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans from initiation to closure.
• Collaborate with Americas CRO leaders to create and manage budgets and timelines.
• Establish milestones, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics.
• Monitor progress and mitigate risks related to scope, cost, timing, and quality.
• Drive decision-making through structured facilitation and escalation.
• Ensure facility safety and compliance during projects.

Skills

Project management

cGMP knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Negotiation

Workflow knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Project Manager, CRO & CDO at our Shawnee, KS location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, define project scope and oversee all phases from initiation to closure
• Work with Americas CRO senior leaders to create and manage budgets and timelines to ensure project completion
• Establish clear project structures including milestones, risks, dependencies, and performance metrics
• Monitor progress and proactively mitigate risks related to scope, cost, timing, and quality
• Drive decision-making through structured facilitation and escalation when needed
• Ensure facility operates safely and within compliance while special projects are completed
• Performs all Company business in accordance with all relevant regulations (e.g. FDA, CVM, OHSA, EPA) and Company policy and procedures. Ensure compliance with all Regulatory agencies
• Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts to maintain Argenta, MVS’ excellent reputation in the community
• Recommend and implement process improvement activities to improve quality and efficiency
• Train and coach personnel within the project scope

About You

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience in an animal health research facility
• Understanding of cGMP’s as interpreted by the USFDA CVM
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to set priorities and schedules so studies runs efficiently
• Influence, persuasion, negotiation, conflict resolution skills
• Strong understanding of workflow processes
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Products

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