North America Ruminant Technical Service Leader

Novonesis; Central City (NE); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution up to

Health, Dental, Vision & Life ins.

Healthcare savings account option

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service (Ruminant Health) to lead the North American Ruminant Technical Service team and translate science into measurable value for dairy, beef, and forage customers.

You''ll partner across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation to drive growth, nurture talent, and strengthen customer relationships while delivering science-based solutions at scale.

Qualifications

• When applying, hold a PhD, DVM, or equivalent in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Ruminant Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, or related field.
• 8+ years in animal nutrition/animal health/technical services/research/consulting or related industries.
• 5+ years of direct leadership, coaching, and talent development.
• Strong understanding of dairy and/or beef production systems.
• Proven ability to partner with commercial teams to deliver customer value.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead through influence in a matrixed environment.

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

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Industry knowledge

Education

PhD / DVM or equivalent

Job description

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service (Ruminant Health) to lead the North American Ruminant Technical Service team and translate science into measurable value for dairy, beef, and forage customers.

You''ll partner across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation to drive growth, nurture talent, and strengthen customer relationships while delivering science-based solutions at scale.