Director, Technical Services – Pet Nutrition
Rangen Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kansas City • Kansas • Montana • United States
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About the role
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- Attractive market wages
- Top tier benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
R&D strategyformulationstabilityperformance challengestechnical trainingdata analysisbudget managementingredient applicationsregulatory compliancepet nutrition
Soft Skills
analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillspresentation skillscollaborationself-motivationtrust buildingcredibilitycustomer engagement
Certifications
B.S. in Animal ScienceB.S. in Food ScienceB.S. in NutritionB.S. in BiologyB.S. in ChemistryM.S. in related technical disciplinePhD in related technical discipline