Remote Senior Animal Feed Technical Services Lead

Kemin; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

401k match

Generous vacation

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Kemin is seeking a strategic leader to advance our Animal Nutrition and Health Technical Services function, driving the development of capabilities that strengthen commercial growth and scientific credibility.

This remote-based role guides large-animal research, field validation programs, and knowledge development, positioning Kemin as an industry leader in applied science and product performance. Up to 75% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: PhD, DVM, or MS (PhD preferred) in Animal Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, or related field with 10-15+ years in animal nutrition/feed additives with progressive leadership responsibility
• Builds and scales high‑impact technical organizations
• Drives alignment between science, strategy, and execution

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and scale the Technical Services organization across species and regions.
• Define the vision, structure, and operating model for technical support aligned to commercial strategy.
• Establish clear priorities, KPIs, and resource allocation for maximum business impact.
• Recruit, develop, and coach technical talent to build a high‑performing, credible field organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, scientific rigor, and customer‑centric execution.
• Lead strategy and execution for large animal field research and validation trials.
• Define and enforce trial design standards, statistical rigor, and data integrity expectations.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare, regulatory, and internal research protocols.
• Oversee external research partners (universities, contract research, key accounts).

Education

PhD, DVM, or MS in Animal Science, Nutrition, Microbiology

Job description

Kemin is seeking a strategic leader to advance our Animal Nutrition and Health Technical Services function, driving the development of capabilities that strengthen commercial growth and scientific credibility.

This remote-based role guides large-animal research, field validation programs, and knowledge development, positioning Kemin as an industry leader in applied science and product performance. Up to 75% travel may be required.