Director, Technical Services – US Livestock

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kansas.

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and cultivate a high-performing Technical Services team.

• Enhance organizational capabilities through talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Advocate for change leadership and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Provide strategic scientific and technical direction for the US Livestock portfolio.

• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, R&D, and Regulatory teams to achieve business objectives.

• Act as a trusted advisor to customers, veterinarians, producers, consultants, and industry stakeholders.

• Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, universities, and industry organizations.

• Deliver scientific presentations and represent the company at industry meetings and conferences.

• Support product launches, technical training sessions, and customer education programs.

• Influence business strategy through scientific expertise, field insights, and market knowledge.

• Travel approximately 50% of the time to support customers, team development, and industry involvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Biological Sciences, or a similar scientific field.

• Over 10 years of experience in animal health, veterinary medicine, livestock production, pharmaceuticals, biologics, diagnostics, nutrition, or a related sector.

• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience managing technical, scientific, veterinary, clinical, or cross-functional teams.

• Proven track record of developing talent and leading teams through periods of growth and change.

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Experience in influencing decisions and fostering alignment among diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Capability to effectively engage with customers, industry leaders, and executive leadership.

• Willingness to travel as required.

• Experience with poultry and/or swine is preferred.

• Familiarity with key opinion leaders, industry associations, and academic institutions.

• Background in customer-facing roles and commercial support within the animal health sector.

• Valid driving license is required.

• Must be a resident of the US or Puerto Rico.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus and long-term incentives, if applicable.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.

• Additional insurance benefits for employees and their families.

• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan.

• Paid holidays.

• Vacation time.

• Compassionate leave.

• Sick leave.

• Remote work options available.

• No relocation assistance provided.