Ruminant Technical Service Leader (Dairy & Beef)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA option

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness time

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health to lead North American dairy, beef and forage technical teams. You will shape technical strategy, develop talent, and partner across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Innovation to deliver science-based value to producers.

You will oversee trials, field programs and collaborations, provide executive-level support for key opportunities, and build relationships with nutritionists, veterinarians and producers

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Trial design

Education

PhD, DVM or equivalent

Job description

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health to lead North American dairy, beef and forage technical teams. You will shape technical strategy, develop talent, and partner across Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Innovation to deliver science-based value to producers.

You will oversee trials, field programs and collaborations, provide executive-level support for key opportunities, and build relationships with nutritionists, veterinarians and producers