Remote Leader, Technical Service – Ruminant Health

Novonesis; Montpelier (VT); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Healthcare savings account

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation + 12 U

holidays + 2 weeks Wellness Time

Job summary

Novonesis seeks a strategic Manager of Technical Service for Ruminant Animal Health to lead North American technical service initiatives and a high-performing team. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Innovation to translate science into value for dairy, beef, and forage customers.

You will guide trials, field programs, and collaborations, traveling up to 50% to engage producers, nutritionists, veterinarians, and industry influencers across North America.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client partnership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Scientific/analytical

Trial design

Statistical analysis

Biology knowledge

Nutrition knowledge

Education

PhD, DVM or equivalent

Job description

Novonesis seeks a strategic Manager of Technical Service for Ruminant Animal Health to lead North American technical service initiatives and a high-performing team. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Innovation to translate science into value for dairy, beef, and forage customers.

You will guide trials, field programs, and collaborations, traveling up to 50% to engage producers, nutritionists, veterinarians, and industry influencers across North America.