Ruminant Technical Service Lead – Remote

Novonesis; Minneota (MN); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 50%

Health, Dental, Vision & LifeInsurance

401(k) with company contribution

Wellness Time (vacation/holidays)

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health to lead the North American ruminant technical service team and drive science-based solutions for dairy and beef producers. You will partner across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Innovation to translate science into customer value.

The role blends leadership, customer engagement, and scientific rigor to influence technical strategy and deliver measurable impact.

Qualifications

• PhD, DVM, or equivalent advanced degree in Animal Science, Dairy Science, Ruminant Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in animal nutrition, animal health, technical services, research, consulting, or related industries.
• 5+ years of direct leadership experience, including coaching and developing technical professionals.
• Strong understanding of dairy and/or beef production systems.
• Proven ability to partner with commercial organizations to deliver customer value.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead through influence in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team development

Industry knowledge

Education

PhD, DVM, or equivalent

Job description

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health to lead the North American ruminant technical service team and drive science-based solutions for dairy and beef producers. You will partner across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Innovation to translate science into customer value.

The role blends leadership, customer engagement, and scientific rigor to influence technical strategy and deliver measurable impact.