Director of Global Marketing

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt"><em><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255)">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.</span></em></span><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">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.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">Our uniqueness means:</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">We are ambitious, growing and building a ‘one team’ culture, guided by our values.</span></p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt"><em>We are team players;</em></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt"><em>We are doers;</em></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt"><em>We are customer-centric;</em></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt"><em>We are innovators</em>.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">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.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">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.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">TEAM PLAYERS who want to DO great work and find INNOVATIVE ways to make animals lives better through our CUSTOMER CENTRIC efforts should apply. </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">Argenta is currently looking to fill the role of<span> <em><span style="font-weight: bold">Director of Global Marketing</span></em></span><em><span style="font-weight: bold"> at our Shawnee, KS<span> </span></span></em>location.  This position will drive Argenta’s CDMO commercial strategy, drive communication strategy, create and execute marketing plans across channels and own Argenta's presence at industry events.  The ideal candidate brings extensive marketing strategy and execution experience in the animal health CDMO sectors, a strong industry network, and proven skills in content creation, communication plan development, and lead generation.</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span>Key Responsibilities:</span></span><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Develop & execute Argenta’s global marketing strategy aligned to our growth spans</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Define Argenta’s brand architecture and position and develop and refine the value proposition across target clients and offerings</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Lead planning, budgeting, and all performance reporting against defined KPIs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Oversee omnichannel campaigns to generate brand awareness and leads across digital (web, social, SEO/SEM, email, content, etc.) and live (events, sales assets, etc.) efforts.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Own Argenta’s presence at key industry and Argenta-led conferences and trade shows (AHNTI, VMX, PEI, KCAHC Summit, DIAH, etc) as well as planning any strategically important customer events.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Lead the development of compelling content including case studies, white papers, webinars, presentation decks, sales assets, and trade show materials that highlight Argenta’s offerings and expertise</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Oversee external media relations and PR strategy</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Monitor the competitor landscape and provide periodic updates regarding M&A, added capabilities, partnerships, etc</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Partner closely with the CCO to ensure alignment of marketing to strategic goals</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Partner closely with Business development to ensure strong sales support and enablement and effective qualification and transition of leads</span><br></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span>About You:</span></span></p> <p><br></p> <ul> <li>1<span style="font-size: 10pt">0+ years of B2B marketing in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably for a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Scientific background with an understanding of life sciences; animal health experience preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Bachelor’s degree in marketing and/or scientific field, MBA preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Proven track record in building marketing strategies</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Experience managing and developing teams across geographies</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including executive presentation skills</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Collaborative approach with ability to build trust across functions</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Commercial and financial acumen with ability to understand the sales process and connect marketing efforts to organizational financial goals</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Nimble and able to work in a fast-paced environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt">Accountability for high quality execution that is on time</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><br></span><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt"><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34)">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.</span></span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">Argenta is an equal-opportunity employer</span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt">To find out more about Argenta, click here: www.argentaglobal.com</span></p> <p><br></p>

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