Director of R&D and Tech Support

Animal Science Monitor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Science Monitor is seeking a Director of R&D and Tech Support to lead innovation across beef and other livestock products. You will oversee research, formulation, technical services, and a modern research farm while guiding a ~20-person team and collaborating with universities and industry partners.

This executive role requires a track record in product development, technology evaluation, and commercialization, with relocation to HQ or nearby Midwest area preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Animal Science or Animal Nutrition.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in animal nutrition, animal health, or agriculture.
• Experience leading a technical or cross-functional team.
• Ability to translate research into commercial opportunities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Multi-species experience, especially beef and/or swine.

Responsibilities

• Lead ~20 team members across Nutrition, Technical Solutions, Formulation, Project Management and research farm.
• Identify emerging technologies, evaluate new business opportunities, and commercialize innovations.
• Oversee research, product development, formulation, and technical solutions.
• Collaborate with universities, suppliers, and industry partners to advance solutions across species.

Skills

Leadership

Product development

Technical services

Research

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Animal Science/Animal Nutrition

Related discipline in Agriculture/Agribusiness

Job description

Explore career opportunities across animal health, nutrition, and live production.

Here’s your opportunity to bring your vision into reality and improve the livestock industry!

A leading, privately held animal nutrition company is seeking a Director of R&D and Tech Supportto lead its innovation strategy across multiple livestock species. This is a unique executive leadership opportunity for an individual who enjoys driving product innovation, leading high-performing technical teams, and introducing new technologies to market.

The successful candidate will oversee research, product development, formulation, technical solutions, and the company’s research farm while partnering closely with executive leadership, universities, suppliers, and industry partners to develop innovative solutions that improve animal performance, health, profitability, and sustainability.

The Opportunity

The Director of Innovative Solutions will lead approximately 20 team members across Nutrition, Technical Solutions, Formulation, Project Management teams, and the company’s research farm. The role is responsible for identifying emerging technologies, evaluating new business opportunities, commercializing innovative products, and supporting long-term business growth. The position works across multi-species, with beef serving as the company’s primary business focus.

Why The Right Person Will Love This Job

• Executive-level leadership role with significant visibility across the organization.
• President is passionate about developing new products
• Company has developed an internationally award-winning product in recent years.
• Work with multiple species
• Lead product innovation from concept through commercialization.
• Oversee an experienced multidisciplinary team of nutritionists, formulators, technical specialists, and research professionals.
• Direct a modernizing research farm with significant capital investment.
• Collaborate with universities, research institutions, and strategic industry partners.
• Opportunity to influence the future direction of one of the industry’s most respected animal nutrition companies.
• Excellent compensation and industry-leading retirement benefits.
• Respected brand known for high-quality products
• Company is committed to animal agriculture

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition,
• Agriculture, Agribusiness, or a related discipline
• Approximately 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within animal nutrition, animal health, or agriculture.
• Strong background in product development, technical services, research, innovation, or commercialization.
• Experience leading a technical or cross-functional team.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and translate scientific concepts into commercial opportunities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Multi-species experience preferred, particularly with beef and/or swine.
• Willingness to relocate to HQ or a nearby area in the Midwest.

Travel

Approximately 30-50% overnight travel for customer visits, industry conferences, university collaborations, partner meetings, and field support activities.