Director, Technical Services - Pet Nutrition
About The Position
The Director of Technical Services will lead customer-facing research and technical support teams to drive growth across the Rangen Pet Nutrition ingredient portfolio. This position bridges science and commerce — driving a talented team translating data-driven insights into applied solutions that solve real-world customer challenges. The ideal candidate will be both technically sound and intellectually curious — someone who thrives on leading teams-building relationships, learning new technologies and ingredient applications. From antioxidants that protect product shelf-life, to functional ingredients that enhance health and palatability, to upcycled commodities and sustainable nutrition concepts — this role leads and drives the technical service strategy for Rangen Pet Nutrition customers and commercial teams.
Requirements
- B.S. in Animal Science, Food Science, Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline, M.S. or PhD preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the industry (livestock and/or companion animal) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading technical services or innovation teams.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate technical data effectively to both scientific and commercial audiences.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; able to balance multiple projects and customer priorities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across diverse stakeholders.
- Experience building and managing R&D and innovation budgets.
- A collaborative, self-motivated professional who combines scientific curiosity with a drive for business growth.
- Familiarity with quick problem-solving expertise in customer-facing role.
Responsibilities
- Lead team driving customer-driven research, validation trials, and product applications to address formulation, stability, and performance challenges across species and product categories.
- Designing and owning an overall R&D strategy and budget that aligns to customer needs and long-term R&D initiatives.
- Drive strategy as a technical liaison between customers, sales, and marketing — translating complex scientific concepts into actionable solutions and clear value propositions.
- Develop and deliver technical training, presentations, and data-based materials that elevate the Rangen Pet Nutrition technical brand and support customer engagement.
- Collaborate across the Pet Nutrition business to ensure product consistency, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing excellence.
- Represent Rangen Pet Nutrition at industry conferences, trade shows, and customer meetings, communicating product advantages and emerging trends in pet and animal nutrition.
- Maintain expertise across antioxidants, functional ingredients, premixes, and yeast-based nutrition while staying abreast of evolving science and regulations in the feed and pet sectors.
- Identify and pursue emerging opportunities within the pet nutrition space — whether through new ingredient applications, evolving customer needs, or adjacent market segments — contributing to the strategic growth of the Rangen Pet Nutrition business unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
