Manager of Technical Service, Ruminant Animal Health

Your Impact: As Manager of Technical Service, you will lead the North American Ruminant Technical Service team and ensure the successful delivery of technical expertise across our probiotic, enzyme, feed additive, and silage solutions portfolio. You will serve as a trusted advisor to customers, industry influencers, and internal stakeholders while translating science into measurable customer value.

Key responsibilities include: Lead, coach, 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. What You'll Need to Be Successful

Required 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. Proven ability to lead through influence in a collaborative, matrixed environment.

Key Competencies: Strategic thinking and business acumen Customer focus and relationship building Leadership and talent development Scientific rigor and analytical thinking Collaboration and stakeholder management Strong execution and results orientation Clear and credible communication Additional Skills & Interests We Value The following qualifications are preferred but not required: Experience leading geographically dispersed technical teams Knowledge of probiotics, enzymes, silage inoculants, feed additives, or other biological solutions 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 Experience working within a global or highly matrixed organization Passion for advancing animal health, nutrition, and sustainability through science-based innovation.

What We Offer: Lead a highly respected team of technical experts serving the North American ruminant industry. 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. Grow your leadership capabilities within a purpose-driven global organization committed to science, innovation, and continuous improvement. Work in a collaborative environment that values curiosity, inclusion, and professional development. Ways of Working /

Travel: Up to 50% domestic travel with occasional international travel, including customer visits, industry conferences, technical meetings, and field engagements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams located across North America and globally. Flexibility to support customers and business needs across multiple time zones.

Compensation & Benefits: Estimated salary range: USD $140,000 – $190,000 + 15% target bonus 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance Healthcare savings account option Employee assistance program Parental leave Tuition reimbursement All benefits begin on your first day Relevant Information

Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

Location: North America (Remote)*Must reside in one of the following states: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin Our purpose guides the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity's biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It's how we've gotten so far. And it's how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities for everyone We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying. We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.