Senior Manager, Ruminant Technical Service (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision & Life保险

Health Savings Account

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off package

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service for North American ruminant health to lead a team of specialists and translate science into customer value.

You will partner across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Innovation, oversee trials and field studies, and shape technical strategy. Remote role with travel up to 50%.

Requirements include PhD/DVM and 8+ years in animal nutrition/health with 5+ years leadership.

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.
• Customer focus and relationship building
• Scientific rigor and analytical thinking
• Collaboration and stakeholder management
• Experience managing technical research programs and field trials
• Strong background in trial design, execution, and statistical analysis
• Established industry network among nutritionists, veterinarians, consultants, and producers
• Passion for advancing animal health, nutrition, and sustainability through science-based innovation.
• Shape technical strategy and influence the future of animal health, nutrition, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with leading customers, researchers, and internal experts across functions and regions.
• Contribute to innovative biological solutions that help producers succeed while supporting a more sustainable food system.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values curiosity, inclusion, and professional development.

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

Ruminant nutrition

Communication

Stakeholder management

Trial design

Statistical analysis

Collaboration

Industry network

Customer focus

Technical services

Education

PhD/DVM or equivalent

Job description

Novonesis is seeking a Manager of Technical Service for North American ruminant health to lead a team of specialists and translate science into customer value.

You will partner across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Regulatory and Innovation, oversee trials and field studies, and shape technical strategy. Remote role with travel up to 50%.

Requirements include PhD/DVM and 8+ years in animal nutrition/health with 5+ years leadership.