Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health

Novonesis; Georgia; Remote; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, Dental, Vision & Life

HSA option

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Paid time off: 3 weeks + 12 holidays +

Wellness Time

Zusammenfassung

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health, to lead the North American Ruminant Technical Service team and deliver technical leadership across probiotic, enzyme, feed additive, and silage solutions. You will act as a trusted advisor to customers and internal stakeholders, translating science into measurable value.

The role requires a PhD, DVM, or equivalent, 5+ years of leadership in animal nutrition or related fields, and deep dairy/beef production knowledge.

Qualifikationen

• 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 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Technical Service

Dairy Industry Knowledge

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Statistical Analysis

Trial Design

Team Coaching

Ausbildung

PhD or DVM

Jobbeschreibung

Join Novonesis and help shape the future of animal agriculture through innovative biological solutions that improve animal performance, producer profitability, and sustainability. As Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health , you will lead a team of highly qualified technical specialists supporting our North American dairy, beef, and forage businesses while partnering across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation functions. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to influence technical strategy, develop talent, strengthen customer relationships, and help bring science-based solutions to producers across North America. The role combines people leadership, customer engagement, and scientific expertise to drive business growth and customer success.

As Manager of Technical Service , you will lead the North American Ruminant Technical Service team and ensure the successful delivery of technical expertise across our probiotic, enzyme, feed additive, and silage solutions portfolio. You will serve as a trusted advisor to customers, industry influencers, and internal stakeholders while translating science into measurable customer value.

• 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.
• PhD, DVM, or equivalent advanced degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Ruminant Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in animal nutrition, animal health, technical services, research, consulting, or related industries.
• Minimum 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.
• Shape technical strategy and influence the future of animal health, nutrition, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with leading customers, researchers, and internal experts across functions and regions.
• Contribute to innovative biological solutions that help producers succeed while supporting a more sustainable food system.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values curiosity, inclusion, and professional development.

Travel: Up to 50% domestic travel with occasional international travel, including customer visits, industry conferences, technical meetings, and field engagements.

Flexibility to support customers and business needs across multiple time zones.

USD $140,000 – $190,000 + 15% target bonus

• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Application Deadline: Location: Remote

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.