Argonaut Manufacturing Services appoints Rick Hancock as Chief Executive Officer to lead next phase of growth
Carlsbad, CA, November 2025 – Argonaut Manufacturing Services, a leading contract development manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in aseptic drug product manufacturing and the manufacturing of life science and diagnostic products announces the appointment of Rick Hancock as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Rick is a biotechnology executive with more than 40 years of leadership experience in CDMO’s and pharmaceutical development companies and has served on Argonaut’s Board of Directors for the past nine years. Working closely with the Argonaut management team, Rick has been instrumental in guiding the company’s evolution from life sciences and diagnostics into drug product manufacturing and now takes over direct leadership responsibility for the organization.
Commenting on Rick’s appointment, fellow board member Paul Grossman, said, “Rick’s expertise and track record make him a great leader for Argonaut. He brings a rare combination of industry insight and operational excellence that reinforces our commitment to deliver premium services to our clients.”
As CEO, Rick will oversee Argonaut’s continued growth, including the expansion of its Carlsbad, CA campus. Last week, Argonaut held a grand opening of its new drug product facility in Carlsbad. This new manufacturing site is equipped with an additional state of the art Annex 1 compliant isolator-based filling line capable of filling vials, prefilled syringes, and cartridges. This investment increases Argonaut’s commercial-scale capacity fivefold, significantly enhancing its ability to serve clients worldwide.
Rick added: “Argonaut’s future is bright, and our mission remains to help clients overcome complex challenges and deliver life-changing products to patients faster. By uniting our team’s industry leading technical mastery and customer focus with our expanded capabilities, we strengthen our ability to meet our client’s ongoing needs.”
Argonaut specializes in clinical to commercial scale manufacturing and is purpose-built to handle high-value biologics and APIs with care, agility and precision. With a seasoned team and state-of-the-art facilities in Carlsbad, CA, the company is ideally positioned to support the growing needs of life sciences and pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
About Argonaut Manufacturing Services
Argonaut Manufacturing Services is a CDMO specializing in aseptic fill-finishing and manufacturing of life science and diagnostic products. Argonaut’s drug product filling lines are purpose-built to handle high-value APIs and complex formulations. Grounded in expertise and driven by commitment, Argonaut delivers confidence at every stage.
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