Remote Technical Service Manager, Ruminant Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range USD 140k–190k

15% target bonus

401(k) with up to 9% company match

Paid time off: vacation/holidays/Welle

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Professor-level Leader to head the North American Ruminant Technical Service team, driving scientific strategy and delivering technical value to dairy, beef, and forage customers.

You will lead a dispersed team, collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D and Regulatory, and translate science into measurable customer outcomes while advancing sustainable animal nutrition solutions.

Qualifications

• PhD, DVM, or equivalent advanced degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Ruminant Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, or 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

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team development

Presentation

Collaboration

Problem solving

Influence

Education

PhD / DVM or equivalent

Tools

Trial design

Field trials

Statistical analysis

Biological solutions knowledge

Job description

Novonesis is seeking a Professor-level Leader to head the North American Ruminant Technical Service team, driving scientific strategy and delivering technical value to dairy, beef, and forage customers.

You will lead a dispersed team, collaborate with Sales, Marketing, R&D and Regulatory, and translate science into measurable customer outcomes while advancing sustainable animal nutrition solutions.