Technical Services Lead - Animal Feed Additives

• Lead, develop, and scale the Technical Services organization across species and regions.
• Define the vision, structure, and operating model for technical support aligned to commercial strategy.
• Establish clear priorities, KPIs, and resource allocation for maximum business impact.
• Recruit, develop, and coach technical talent to build a high-performing, credible field organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, scientific rigor, and customer-centric execution.

• Own and continuously enhance the organization’s technical expertise and competitive differentiation.
• Standardize tools, methodologies, and training for consistent, high-quality technical delivery.
• Ensure the team can effectively translate science → application → economic value.
• Build advanced capabilities in: Gut health / microbiome / fermentation Production system optimization (beef, dairy, equine, etc.) Data interpretation and ROI modeling
• Gut health / microbiome / fermentation
• Production system optimization (beef, dairy, equine, etc.)
• Data interpretation and ROI modeling

• Lead strategy and execution for large animal field research and validation trials.
• Establish a robust pipeline of commercially relevant trials aligned to business priorities.
• Define and enforce trial design standards, statistical rigor, and data integrity expectations.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare, regulatory, and internal research protocols.
• Oversee external research partners (universities, contract research, key accounts).

• Drive development of research that advances industry understanding and supports product claims.
• Translate study outcomes into practical application guidelines and differentiated positioning.
• Publish, present, and disseminate findings to build technical credibility and thought leadership.
• Ensure insights are captured and embedded into sales enablement and marketing narratives.

• Act as a strategic partner to commercial leadership, aligning technical priorities to growth objectives.
• Ensure technical efforts directly support:
• Product adoption
• Market expansion
• Key account penetration
• Guide development of technical value propositions and proof points.
• Support high-impact customer engagements where technical credibility is critical.

• Represent the voice of the customer and field reality into R&D, product management, and marketing.
• Shape innovation pipelines based on validated needs and performance gaps.
• Partner with regulatory to ensure claims substantiation and compliant positioning.
• Align closely with supply chain on product usability and application requirements.

• Build relationships with key opinion leaders, universities, and industry organizations.
• Position the company as a leader in applied nutrition and feed additive science.
• Deliver technical presentations at industry events, customer meetings, and scientific forums.
• Education and Experience: PhD, DVM, or MS (PhD preferred) in Animal Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, or related field with 10–15+ years in animal nutrition/feed additives with progressive leadership responsibility Proven experience leading field research, technical teams, and commercial enablement
• PhD, DVM, or MS (PhD preferred) in Animal Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, or related field with 10–15+ years in animal nutrition/feed additives with progressive leadership responsibility
• Proven experience leading field research, technical teams, and commercial enablement
• Builds and scales high-impact technical organizations.
• Drives alignment between science, strategy, and execution.
• Influences cross-functional stakeholders at senior levels.
• Deep expertise in applied nutrition and production systems.
• Strong command of trial design, statistics, and data interpretation.
• Ability to convert complex science into clear, actionable insights.
• Connects technical activities to revenue growth and market differentiation.
• Prioritizes resources based on business impact and ROI.
• Anticipates industry trends and positions the organization accordingly.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed/religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status (where applicable), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions, age (40+), disability (including the use of a service animal), genetic information, marital status, familial or caregiver status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision‑making, and any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email TalentAcquisition.US@Kemin.com .

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required.

Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

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