Remote Ruminant Technical Service Leader

Novonesis; Montana; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Wellness time

HSA option

Employee assistance

Job summary

Novonesis seeks a Manager of Technical Service to lead the North American Ruminant Technical Service team, delivering science-backed strategies across dairy, beef, and forage markets. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation to drive customer value and business growth.

The role blends leadership, technical depth, and customer engagement to shape strategy, manage trials, and communicate complex science to producers and industry stakeholders across North America.

Qualifications

• PhD, DVM, or equivalent advanced degree in Animal Science or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in animal nutrition, health, or technical services.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct leadership experience.

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, Marketing, Regulatory, Product Management, and Innovation teams to accelerate growth and customer success.
• Provide executive-level technical support for strategic customer opportunities and complex challenges.
• Engage with producers, nutritionists, veterinarians, consultants, and industry influencers across North America.
• Oversee technical trials, field validation programs, and research collaborations.
• Monitor industry trends and evolving customer needs.
• Represent Novonesis at industry conferences and customer events.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Customer focus

Scientific rigor

Trial design

Field trials

Industry networking

Leadership

Education

PhD or DVM (Animal Science / Dairy Science / Ruminant Nutrition / Vet Med)

Job description

Novonesis seeks a Manager of Technical Service to lead the North American Ruminant Technical Service team, delivering science-backed strategies across dairy, beef, and forage markets. You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation to drive customer value and business growth.

The role blends leadership, technical depth, and customer engagement to shape strategy, manage trials, and communicate complex science to producers and industry stakeholders across North America.