Director of Technical Service - Ruminant Health (Remote)

Novonesis; Lake Michigan Beach (MI); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness time and holidays

Job summary

Novonesis is hiring a Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health to lead the North American team of Technical Service Specialists and provide expert technical leadership across probiotics, enzymes, feed additives, and silage solutions.

The role drives scientific insight into customer value, engages with producers and professionals, and partners across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation to accelerate growth.

Qualifications

• PhD, DVM, or equivalent advanced degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Ruminant Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in animal nutrition, animal health, technical services, research, consulting, or related industries.
• 5+ years of direct leadership experience, including coaching and developing technical professionals.
• Strong understanding of dairy and/or beef production systems.
• Demonstrated success partnering with commercial organizations to deliver customer value.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Technical Service Specialists and subject matter experts.
• Establish clear priorities, objectives, and development plans aligned with business goals.
• Develop and execute the North American technical service strategy for ruminant solutions.
• Partner with Sales, Key Account Managers, Marketing, Regulatory, Product Management, and Innovation teams to accelerate growth and customer success.
• Provide executive-level technical support for strategic customer opportunities and complex technical challenges.
• Engage directly with producers, nutritionists, veterinarians, consultants, and industry influencers across North America.
• Support product launches, technical positioning, customer education, and scientific communications.
• Oversee technical trials, field validation programs, and research collaborations.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving customer needs.
• Represent Novonesis at industry conferences, customer events, and professional associations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD or DVM in Animal Science or related field

Job description

Novonesis is hiring a Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health to lead the North American team of Technical Service Specialists and provide expert technical leadership across probiotics, enzymes, feed additives, and silage solutions.

The role drives scientific insight into customer value, engages with producers and professionals, and partners across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation to accelerate growth.