Application Development Director (m/f/d) 100%

Jungbunzlauer Austria AG; Ladenburg; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global chemical company is seeking an Application Development Director to spearhead application development efforts in Ladenburg, Germany. This prominent role focuses on innovation, market solutions, and application discovery, enhancing product portfolio while ensuring alignment with business objectives. Ideal candidates should demonstrate strong strategic thinking, leadership skills, and a passion for driving cross-functional collaboration in a fast-evolving market space. This position presents a significant opportunity to shape the future of application innovation across various industries.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to drive innovation in application development for industrial markets.
• Experience in leading teams in technology-driven environments.
• Strong background in developing customer-focused solutions.

Aufgaben

• Lead the global application teams in development and innovation.
• Drive the strategic direction for application portfolio expansion.
• Foster collaboration between R&D, sales, and marketing teams.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Application Development Director to lead and transform our global application teams in Germany and Chicago. This high-impact role offers a unique opportunity for rapid evolution, shaping the future of application innovation across key strategic industrial market segments, including Food & Beverage, Nutrition, Home Care, and Personal Care.

At the heart of this role lies a strategic and agile approach to application development, revolving around three key pillars:

1. Innovation– Driving and participating in the ideation, proposal, and approval of new products to expand the portfolio, ensuring technical functionality and market fit. Contributing to M&A activities related to innovation
2. Customer & Market Solutions – Addressing specific customer challenges and market needs with tailored, high-impact solutions that create competitive advantages.
3. Application Discovery – Exploring and unlocking new uses and applications for existing portfolio products, expanding their potential and market reach.

As a key member of the R&D leadership team, you will drive the strategic direction of application development, ensuring a strong alignment with market needs and business objectives. Your leadership will foster agile, cross-functional collaboration between product development, sales, and marketing to accelerate innovation and value creation.

The ideal candidate brings a strategic mindset, technical excellence, and an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. This is a career-defining opportunity for a results-driven leader ready to make a lasting impact in a fast-evolving landscape.