Remote Head of Ruminant Technical Service

Novonesis; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation + holidays

Wellness time

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service for North America to lead the ruminant health team and translate science into value for dairy, beef, and forage customers.

You will shape technical strategy, oversee trials, and engage nutritionists, veterinarians, consultants, and producers across North America while collaborating with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation teams.

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.

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 experience

Dairy/beef knowledge

Technical service leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Industry networking

Education

PhD / DVM in Animal Science or related

Tools

Statistical analysis

Experimental design

Field trials

Job description

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service for North America to lead the ruminant health team and translate science into value for dairy, beef, and forage customers.

You will shape technical strategy, oversee trials, and engage nutritionists, veterinarians, consultants, and producers across North America while collaborating with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation teams.