Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health

Novonesis; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, Vision & Life

HSA

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a dynamic leader for the Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health. You will guide North American dairy, beef, and forage technical services, translating science into customer value while partnering across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams.

You will lead a high-impact team, shape technical strategy, and drive growth. The role emphasizes leadership, industry engagement, and delivering science-based solutions to producers in North America.

Qualifications

• PhD, DVM, or equivalent advanced degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Ruminant Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant animal nutrition/health experience.
• 5+ years of direct leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of dairy/beef production systems.
• Proven ability to partner with commercial teams to deliver customer value.
• Excellent communication, presentations, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Technical Service Specialists and SMEs.
• Set priorities and development plans aligned with business goals.
• Develop and execute the North American technical service strategy for ruminant solutions.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Product and Innovation teams to drive growth.
• Provide executive-level technical support for strategic opportunities.
• Engage with producers, nutritionists, veterinarians, consultants, and influencers.
• Support product launches, technical positioning, and scientific communications.
• Oversee trials, field validation programs, and research collaborations.
• Monitor industry trends and evolving customer needs; represent the company publicly.

Skills

Leadership experience

Dairy/beef production

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Trial design

Statistics

Education

PhD or DVM in Animal Science or related field

Job description

Interested in a career that matters?

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. Interested in a career that matters?

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.

The Role & Your Impact

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Customer focus and relationship building
• Leadership and talent development
• Scientific rigor and analytical thinking
• Collaboration and stakeholder management
• Strong execution and results orientation
• Clear and credible communication

Additional Skills & Interests We Value

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Experience leading geographically dispersed technical teams
• Knowledge of probiotics, enzymes, silage inoculants, feed additives, or other biological solutions
• 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
• Experience working within a global or highly matrixed organization
• Passion for advancing animal health, nutrition, and sustainability through science-based innovation.

What We Offer

At Novonesis, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead a highly respected team of technical experts serving the North American ruminant industry.
• 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.
• Grow your leadership capabilities within a purpose-driven global organization committed to science, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values curiosity, inclusion, and professional development.

Ways of Working / Working Conditions

• Travel: Up to 50% domestic travel with occasional international travel, including customer visits, industry conferences, technical meetings, and field engagements.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams located across North America and globally.
• Flexibility to support customers and business needs across multiple time zones.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary range: USD $140,000 – $190,000 + 15% target bonus
• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeksofvacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings accountoption
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

Relevant Information

Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

Location: Remote

*Must reside in one of the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we’ve gotten so far. And it’s how we’ll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants.

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.