Ph4About Us /h4pBe part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability. /p pAt Jungbunzlauer, we create high-quality, naturally derived ingredients that enhance everyday life – from food and beverage to nutrition, health, and home and personal care. As a trusted partner for ingredient excellence, we offer texturants, acidulants, minerals, and tailored solutions that help customers to solve complex product challenges. /p pWith a history of more than 150 years, nearly 1,400 passionate colleagues, and production and fermentation facilities across Europe and North America, we proudly serve over 130 countries worldwide. Join our global network and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future while growing your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment. /p pstrongApplication Development Director (m/f/d) 100% /strong /ph4Job Description /h4pWe 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. /p pAt the heart of this role lies a strongstrategic and agile approach /strong to application development, revolving around three key pillars: /p listrongInnovation /strong– Driving and participating in the ideation, proposal, and approval of strongnew products /strong to expand the portfolio, ensuring technical functionality and market fit. Contributing to MA activities related to innovation /li listrongCustomer Market Solutions /strong – Addressing specific customer challenges and market needs with strongtailored, high-impact solutions /strong that create competitive advantages. /li listrongApplication Discovery /strong – Exploring and unlocking strongnew uses and applications /strong for existing portfolio products, expanding their potential and market reach. /li pAs a key member of the strongRD leadership team /strong, you will drive the strategic direction of application development, ensuring a strong alignment with market needs and business objectives. Your leadership will foster strongagile, cross-functional collaboration /strong between product development, sales, and marketing to accelerate innovation and value creation. /p pThe ideal candidate brings a strongstrategic mindset, technical excellence, and an entrepreneurial approach /strong 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. /ph4Responsibilities /h4ul listrongTeam Management: /strong Lead and develop five high-performing teams in Germany and Chicago (total of 20 people), ensuring technical excellence and collaboration. /li listrongInnovation Application Development: /strong Oversee the design, testing, and optimization of application-based solutions that address customer needs and market trends, including model systems and AI. /li listrongOperational Excellence: /strong Drive efficiency and best practices in application labs, ensuring strong project execution and resource allocation. /li listrongStrategic Leadership: /strong Define and execute the application strategy to drive innovation and customer engagement in target market segments. /li listrongCustomer Market Focus: /strong Work closely with key customers, product managers, and sales to provide tailored application support and strengthen partnerships. /li listrongCross-functional Collaboration: /strong Align with Product and process Development, Strategic Marketing, Regulatory, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless go-to-market strategies. /li /ulh4Qualifications /h4ul listrongEducational Background: /strong Master’s or Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. /li listrongExperience: /strong ul liMinimum 10+ years of experience in product application or technical leadership roles in B2B industries with international experience /li liProven track record in Food Beverage, Nutrition, Home Care, or Personal Care markets. /li liExperience managing teams internationally and working in a matrix organization. /li /ul /li listrongSkills Competencies: /strong ul liStrong leadership and people development skills, with a passion for building high-performing teams. /li liAbility to translate market needs into technical solutions that drive business impact. /li liExcellent stakeholder management and ability to work cross-functionally. /li liStrategic and agile thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving. /li liStrong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and commercial audiences. /li /ul /li listrongLangage /strong ul liFluent spoken and written English /li liGerman and French are a plus /li /ul /li /ulh4Your contact /h4pstrongApply now /strong /p pJungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH I Am Hafen 18 I 68526 Ladenburg I Tel.: (Inhalt entfernt)br(Inhalt entfernt) /p /p