Ruminant Technical Services Manager - Remote Leadership

Novonesis; Iowa Center (IA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA option

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation time + holidays + wellness

Job summary

Novonesis seeks a seasoned Manager of Technical Service for Ruminant Animal Health to lead the North American team, shape technical strategy, and ensure high-value customer support across dairy, beef, and forage segments.

You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation teams to translate science into measurable business impact and drive growth while maintaining scientific rigor.

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.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

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.
• 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

Animal nutrition

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Trial design

Customer focus

Education

PhD or DVM

Job description

Novonesis seeks a seasoned Manager of Technical Service for Ruminant Animal Health to lead the North American team, shape technical strategy, and ensure high-value customer support across dairy, beef, and forage segments.

You will partner with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, and Innovation teams to translate science into measurable business impact and drive growth while maintaining scientific rigor.