Ruminant Technical Service Leader

Novonesis; Heber (UT); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Lifeinsurance

Health Savings Account

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation + holidays + Wellness time

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service for North America to lead the Ruminant Technical Service team, shaping the technical strategy and partnering across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation functions.

You will oversee trials, engage producers, nutritionists, veterinarians, and industry influencers, and drive science-based solutions to customers while advancing animal health and sustainability 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.
• Shape technical strategy and influence the future of animal health, nutrition, and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Technical advisory

Team development

Education

PhD, DVM or equivalent

Job description

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service for North America to lead the Ruminant Technical Service team, shaping the technical strategy and partnering across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation functions.

You will oversee trials, engage producers, nutritionists, veterinarians, and industry influencers, and drive science-based solutions to customers while advancing animal health and sustainability across North America.