Head of Ruminant Technical Services & Strategy

Novonesis; Sioux Center (IA); Remoto; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Wellness time

Descrizione del lavoro

Novonesis is seeking a high-impact Manager of Technical Service for North America to lead the Ruminant Technical Service team and deliver expert support across dairy, beef, and forage sectors.

You will shape technical strategy, develop talent, and strengthen relationships with customers, nutritionists, veterinarians, consultants, and industry influencers while translating science into measurable value.

Competenze

• PhD, DVM, or equivalent advanced degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Ruminant Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in animal nutrition, animal health, technical services, research, consulting, or related industries.
• Minimum of 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.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer focus and relationship building; Scientific rigor and analytical thinking.
• Collaboration and stakeholder management; Experience managing technical research programs and field trials.
• Strong background in trial design, execution, and statistical analysis.
• Established industry network among nutritionists, veterinarians, consultants, and producers.
• Passion for advancing animal health, nutrition, and sustainability through science-based innovation.

Mansioni

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Technical Service Specialists and subject matter experts.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team coaching

Customer engagement

Communication

Stakeholder management

Dairy/beef knowledge

Trial design

Statistical analysis

Scientific rigor

Industry network

Formazione

PhD / DVM or equivalent

Advanced degree in Animal Science

Descrizione del lavoro

Novonesis is seeking a high-impact Manager of Technical Service for North America to lead the Ruminant Technical Service team and deliver expert support across dairy, beef, and forage sectors.

You will shape technical strategy, develop talent, and strengthen relationships with customers, nutritionists, veterinarians, consultants, and industry influencers while translating science into measurable value.