Our company is our people. We, at Argenta, continually provide innovative turnkey services for our clients from pre-formulation to global supply - specializing in animal health.

10/05/2013 / Applications close Sunday 26 May.

Are you an experienced Engineer with strong interpersonal and communication skills?  This is a great opportunity to join a growing Kiwi business and contribute to process improvement and increased efficiency.

• Strong Technical Role With Hands-On Application
• Experience In Manufacturing Within A GMP Environment Required
• Global Researcher & Manufacturer Of Animal Health Pharmaceuticals
• South Auckland Location

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this is a newly formed role with the purpose of taking responsibility for process improvement of plant and equipment such as instrumentation and control systems.  You will support production by focusing on technical trouble-shooting, supporting manufacturing investigations, scoping new plant and equipment requirements and project managing installations  We are looking for a skilled Engineer with a strong technical intellect, coupled with excellent relationship, communication and reporting skills.

You will be the sort of person who has the academic understanding and ability, but also likes to be hands-on and enjoys the challenge of identifying issues, conducting the investigation and then advising and implementing best practice.  By nature you’ll be an energetic, driven person with a focus on quality and detail being imperative as we are regulated by the strictest of pharmaceutical standards. 

The hours of work are 7.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday with some overtime and weekends required as production schedules and demands require.  The role has one direct report of a Technical Service Engineer.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Scoping new plant and equipment to meet business needs such as process and quality improvement and GMP compliance
• Oversight and project management of CAPEX production projects eg. plant, equipment and instrumentation installations
• Ensuring Technical Transfer of products into commercial production meets GMP standards
• Ensuring routine and non-routine plant and equipment maintenance and calibrations are performed on schedule
• Maintaining Health & Safety processes and compliance and identifying new technologies

Your background, experience and attributes will include:

• A tertiary Engineering qualification eg. BE, Mechatronics/Mechanical
• Proven experience in quality focused manufacturing environment including technical projects eg. equipment installations, plant set-up
• Previous experience and knowledge in a GMP or highly regulated product environment
• Pharmaceutical experience strongly preferred
• Well-developed report writing and editing skills including the use of relevant MS Office software
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills [written and verbal]

Argenta is a New Zealand owned company that undertakes contract R&D and manufacturing for global and local organisations specialising in animal health products. We have state of the art manufacturing facilities located in Manurewa and extensive Research & Development capabilities located in Kansas USA, New Jersey USA and Manurewa, Auckland. At Argenta we pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our development and manufacturing abilities and the skills and qualities of our employees.  Check out our website at www.argentaglobal.com

If this sounds like you, please send a cover letter explaining why the position is of interest and what you can offer, attach your CV and email it to jo.yearsley@sonata.co.nz asap.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 26th May 2013.

02/05/2013 / Applications close Sunday 19 May.

Excellent opportunity to develop your career within a Kiwi owned and operated pharmaceutical business in a key leadership role which is critical to the future growth and development of the business.

• Advanced MRP Skills & Experience In GMP/Regulated Environment Required
• Global Researcher & Manufacturer Of Animal Health Pharmaceuticals
• South Auckland Location

The position reports to the Supply Chain Manager and is responsible for the strategic sourcing of raw materials and packaging and providing leadership and management to the Procurement team.  It assists in the development and execution of Argenta’s Procurement Strategy with the successful delivery of the total cost effectiveness of sourcing and supply being critical to support Argenta’s growth strategy in the years ahead.

Alongside the strategic side of the role, this position is also responsible for the day to day buying and detail management of materials, so you’ll also enjoy the hands-on aspects of procurement, rolling your sleeves up and getting involved.  You will manage key supplier relationships so being a people person and able to build and maintain these is absolutely vital as is being able to identify opportunities for savings through procurement concepts and strategies.

By nature, you’ll be an energetic, driven person with a desire to continually improve systems and fine-tune procedures.  A focus on quality and detail is imperative as we are regulated by the strictest of pharmaceutical standards and an interest in manufacturing in a scientific setting is important.  The role has two direct reports, a Procurement Assistant and the Artwork Planner.  This position could suit either someone looking for the next step in their procurement career in a growing business, or someone with a solid previous career history who is looking for a change of direction.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and operating the MRP process to ensure supplier DIFOTIS meets the required targets
• Overseeing the strategic and operational procurement processes
• Leading and managing RFP’s and negotiations and building strong relationships with suppliers and partners
• Management of the Procurement & Artwork team

Your background, experience and attributes will include:

• Previous leadership experience in a Purchasing/Procurement function [minimum of 3+ years]
• Advanced knowledge of material requirement planning [MRP] and the use of ERP systems
• Previous experience in a GMP or highly regulated product environment
• A background in or understanding of chemicals and raw material purchasing
• Excellent MS Office suite skills
• Strong relationship management and communication skills [written and verbal]

Argenta is a New Zealand owned company that undertakes contract R&D and manufacturing for global and local organisations specialising in animal health products. We have state of the art manufacturing facilities located in Manurewa and extensive Research & Development capabilities located in Kansas USA, New Jersey USA and Manurewa, Auckland. At Argenta we pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our development and manufacturing abilities and the skills and qualities of our employees.  Check out our website at www.argentaglobal.com

If this sounds like you, please send a cover letter explaining why the position is of interest and what you can offer, attach your CV and email it to jo.yearsley@sonata.co.nz asap.
Applications close 5pm Sunday 19th May 2013.

15/04/2013

Are you an organised, energetic, results-driven individual with a strong relationship focus, looking for a change of direction? This is a great opportunity to develop your career in a Kiwi owned and operated business with great potential.

• Do You Have A Background In Executive Level Administration & Have An Interest In Becoming A Qualified Project Manager or Are You Currently In A Project Management Role?
• Global Researcher & Manufacturer Of Animal Health Pharmaceuticals
• South Auckland Location With Subsidiaries In Kansas & New Jersey, USA

The Project Management Office [PMO] at Argenta was established over two years ago and has gone from strength to strength.  As a result of the company enjoying major growth, the business requirements for PMO services continues to increase.  We are now looking for an additional Project Manager to join the team managing a portfolio of projects mainly consisting of development and/or commercialisation of pharmaceuticals for international markets.

Although you may not come from a strictly Project Management background, you will be someone who has the ability to see complex projects through from beginning to end and be able to identify, prioritise and manage all the steps in between.  A focus on quality and details is imperative as we are regulated by the strictest of pharmaceutical standards and an interest in manufacturing and R&D in a scientific setting is important.

You will be dealing with multi-national pharmaceutical companies all over the world, therefore building and maintaining “virtual” relationships is absolutely vital as is being able to develop high quality technical documents.  By nature, you’ll be an energetic, driven person with a desire to continually improve systems, processes and the overall customer experience.

For non-qualified Project Managers you will bring your well-honed senior level administration and relationship management skills, and we will train you on our PMO systems and processes and sponsor you to gain the internationally recognised PMP qualification through the Project Management Institute of NZ.  For pre-qualified (informal or formal) Project Managers we will look to continue developing your career with the appropriate training and support.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Project Sponsor, Client and Team to develop timelines and resource requirement estimates into a project plan
• Monitoring progress and ensuring project milestones are achieved on time
• Maintaining and driving key customer relationships
• Ensuring projects are initiated, executed and completed using consistent project management methodology

Your background, experience and attributes will include:

• Relevant business experience in a strongly administrative/business support role
• Previous experience managing large scale projects eg. events, system implementation, strategy, product development through to retail
• Outstanding MS Office suite skills with a the ability to pick up new packages easily (MS Project experience preferred)
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills [written and verbal]
• A desire to complete further study and training to develop your career

Argenta is a New Zealand owned company that undertakes contract R&D and manufacturing for global and local organisations specialising in animal health products. We have state of the art manufacturing facilities located in Manurewa and extensive Research & Development capabilities located in Kansas USA, New Jersey USA and Manurewa, Auckland. At Argenta we pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our development and manufacturing abilities and the skills and qualities of our employees.  Check out our website at www.argentaglobal.com

Please send a cover email/letter and CV to jo.yearsley@sonata.co.nz asap.

10/04/2013

Argenta is a New Zealand owned company that is going from strength to strength. With a state of the art manufacturing facility and a fantastic company culture; this is a great place to work! 

• Global Manufacturer of Animal Health Products
• Successful and growing organisation
• Variety plus!

Due to recent growth within the QC laboratory, we now require an administrator to support the Laboratory and ensure current systems are maintained on a day to day basis.

As the Lab administrator your duties will include:

• Regular monitoring of temperature-regulated lab equipment
• Stock-keeping to ensure inventory spread sheets are accurate
• Maintain calibration schedule spread sheet
• Liaise with external contractors
• Maintain retention room including logging and storing samples
• Maintain QC spread sheets to ensure test results are accurately recorded
• Creation of new spread sheets as required.
• Maintain a high level of GLP

The successful candidate will be proficient in excel to an intermediate/advanced level, have a high degree of accuracy and an eye for detail.  Good communication skills and an ability to work closely with internal and external customers, and build strong working relationships is essential.

The role is ideally suited to someone who is capable of working autonomously, and has an understanding of the functions of a laboratory and typical laboratory equipment.  The successful candidate will not be involved with testing.

Argenta is a New Zealand owned company that undertakes contract R&D and manufacturing for global and local organisations specialising in animal health products. We have state of the art manufacturing facilities located in Manurewa and extensive Research & Development capabilities located in Kansas USA, New Jersey USA and Manurewa, Auckland. At Argenta we pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our development and manufacturing abilities and the skills and qualities of our employees. Check out our website at www.argentaglobal.com

Please apply by sending your CV along with a cover letter to jobs@neonrecruitment.co.nz

26/03/2013

Argenta is a market leader in the animal health industry, we are proud of our company culture, experienced employees and world class manufacturing facilities.

We currently seek a Stability Coordinator to work in our modern Research and Development Laboratory and cGMP manufacturing plant in Auckland.
Your main responsibilities will be managing the initiation of new stability trials, stability sampling and transportation and overall stability sample management. A key component of the role is liaising internally with other departments regarding stability trial requirements and ensuring samples are collected and initiated as required.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A tertiary qualification or diploma in Science or Quality Assurance (this is not essential and applicants with suitable work experience are invited to apply)
• Experience in a GMP/GLP environment in the pharmaceutical industry would be advantageous
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Good communication and negotiation management skills
• A commitment to quality, excellence and continuous improvement
• Good attention to detail and can work with accuracy
• Strong people skills.
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office skills

If you meet the above requirements, can show initiative, have excellent time management and relationship building skills then this could be the role for you.
As a reward, you will gain job satisfaction and be part of a winning team! A remuneration package commensurate with your skills and abilities will be offered.
To apply, please send a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and a current CV to lara@str.co.nz

25/01/2013

Are you an experienced scientist that enjoys working on a large variety of development projects?  This is a great opportunity to further your career in a Kiwi owned and operated business working directly with the world’s leading pharmaceutical research companies.

• Relevant Scientific Qualifications & Experience Required
• Global Researcher & Provider Of Animal Health Products
• Auckland, New Zealand With Subsidiaries In Kansas & New Jersey, USA

Due to continued growth and lots of exciting projects coming on stream in 2013, we are looking for an additional Senior Formulation Scientist to add to our R&D team.  This team conducts contract development projects that range from pre-formulation activities through to manufacture of clinical trial material and all regulatory studies leading to registration and commercial supply.  Having an international client base and exporting to over 60 countries, Argenta is unique in terms of the incredible variety of R&D projects we undertake, so this role is sure to keep the right person busy and challenged.

Your background could either be from a small or global pharmaceutical company where you have been involved from conception to completion of the product development lifecycle, including overcoming all the obstacles along the way.  You will be familiar with working in a cGMP environment and from your previous roles you will most likely have a number of product approvals under your belt.

You will be dealing with global pharmaceutical companies all over the world, therefore building and maintaining “virtual” relationships is absolutely vital as is being able to develop high quality technical documents. By nature, you’ll be an energetic, driven person with a desire to continually improve systems, processes and the overall customer experience.

The role is a full-time permanent position and if you are overseas and looking to relocate to a country with a comfortable climate and excellent amenities for adults and children, you cannot go past the ‘land of the long white cloud’.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development of new formulations, products, analytical methods and manufacturing processes
• Providing formulation expertise and technical input into regulatory development of new products
• Generating, reviewing and documenting technical data for client reports

Your background, experience and attributes will include:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a science discipline, preferably Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry
• Solid Dose formulation development experience required
• Post Graduate Qualifications strongly preferred along with a track record of authoring scientific publications in peer review journals. You will probably also have published several formulation patents.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in formulation development
• A thorough understanding of the regulatory requirements involved in drug development
• Excellent report writing skills
• Strong relationship management and communication skills [written and verbal]

Argenta is a New Zealand owned company that undertakes contract R&D and manufacturing for global and local organisations specialising in animal health products. We have state of the art manufacturing facilities located in Manurewa and extensive Research & Development capabilities located in Kansas USA, New Jersey USA and Manurewa, Auckland. At Argenta we pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our development and manufacturing abilities and the skills and qualities of our employees.  Check out our website at www.argentaglobal.com

Please send a cover email/letter and CV to jo.yearsley@sonata.co.nz asap.

27/11/2012

Argenta is a New Zealand owned company that is going from strength to strength. With a state of the art manufacturing facility and a fantastic company culture; this is a great place to work.

• Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm (flexible)
• Global Manufacturer of Animal Health Products
• Successful and growing organisation

Due to growth, we require three additional analysts to join the quality control team on a permanent basis commencing employment in early January 2013.

The successful candidates will have:

• Sound wet chemistry skills
• Hands on experience using HPLC equipment
• At least 2 years experience in a chemistry laboratory
• Be familiar with GLP and GMP guidelines
• Will hold a science tertiary degree preferably with a major in chemistry.  

The role involves: 

• Routine quality testing and release of raw materials through to finished products
• Completion of documentation 
• Calibration of test equipment 
• Maintaining a safe and clean laboratory environment

Your ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure is essential along with some flexibility to work a later shift from time to time during the busy periods.  You will have excellent communication skills and be familiar with basic computer applications, an eye for detail and a positive team spirit.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please send a cover letter and your CV to jobs@neonrecruitment.co.nz

Argenta is a New Zealand owned company that undertakes contract R&D and manufacturing for global and local organisations specialising in animal health products. We have state of the art manufacturing facilities located in Manurewa and extensive Research & Development capabilities located in Kansas USA, New Jersey USA and Manurewa, Auckland.  At Argenta we pride ourselves on the uniqueness of our development and manufacturing abilities and the skills and qualities of our employees.  Check out our website at www.argentaglobal.com

30/10/2012

Argenta Research LLC is seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Development Scientist for a new formulation and analytical R&D laboratory in Lawrence, KS.

The successful candidate will be a key member of an expanding team with primary responsibility in designing, conducting and reporting analytical and formulation development to support commercial manufacturing for innovative pharmaceutical products.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work and grow in a new laboratory that is part of a rapidly expanding company with a global client base. Responsibilities will include analytical methods development, validation, and technical transfer for different molecules/products. Candidates must have a good understanding of the product process development and also relevant analytical methods/techniques development needed for multiple dosage forms.
The role will suit a candidate with experience in the pharmaceutical industry ideally with time spent in company providing contract R&D services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and validate different analytical methods for the US and global regulatory filings for new and generic products.
• Participate in pre-formulation, formulation, process development, and technology transfer for new and existing R&D projects leading to commercial manufacturing.
• Timely documentation of experimental data as per GLP/cGMP requirements and generation and review of technical data for development reports, patents and CMC regulatory support documents.
• Planning and execution of assigned projects including ordering of laboratory supplies and equipment, maintenance of inventories and compliance with required quality standards.
• Coordination with other teams and personnel within the assigned and other locations of the company as required to ensure companywide processes are standardized, documented in SOPs and be compliant with regulatory requirements.

You must have:

• Must be currently resident and authorized to work in the USA
• BS or higher in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biological Sciences.
• A minimum of 3 years US/EU Pharmaceutical experience in analysis of solid and liquid dosage forms.
• Formulations background and experience will be an added value.
• Experience with pharmaceutical GLP/cGMP.
• Experience with common Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams.
• Able to plan projects, maintain agreed timelines and work autonomously when required.
• Animal health experience is a plus.

Please email a cover letter/Resume to: Murty.Mangena@argentaglobal.com with
the Subject: PDS, A2-Resume Last Name_First Name