Argenta

Research & Development Transformation Manager

Argenta

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Shawnee • Kansas • United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Translate strategy into clear, prioritized execution plans that drive operational performance and alignment across business units and functions
  • Lead transformation initiatives that improve operational effectiveness, execute discipline, and cross-functional collaboration
  • Apply operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies to simplify processes and reduce operational complexity
  • Help to improve current business unit performance dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to enable data-driven decision-making
  • Foster strong collaboration across Operations within individual business units, and shared services to improve organizational effectiveness and performance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in science related field, advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years’ experience within CRO, pharmaceutical, biologics, or animal health industry
  • Demonstrated success leading transformational initiatives, operational excellence, or financial growth
  • High financial and business acumen with the ability to interpret performance data and inform strategic decisions
  • Exceptional communication skills with strong executive presence and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization
  • Strong analytical and organizational capability with the ability to bring structure and clarity to complex environments
Benefits
  • Opportunity to work within a growing, global business
  • Building a culture of ownership
  • Collaborating with passionate experts across science, manufacturing, and commercial functions
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
operational excellencecontinuous improvement methodologiesperformance dashboardsKPIsdata-driven decision-making
Soft Skills
leadershipcross-functional collaborationcommunication skillsexecutive presenceanalytical capabilityorganizational capability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degree