Application Development Director | Direktor (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This is a high-impact, career-defining opportunity for a dynamic and forward-thinking Application Development Director to lead and transform global application teams located in Germany and Chicago. The Director will drive the strategic direction of application development, focusing on innovation, customer solutions, and application discovery within key strategic industrial market segments, including Food & Beverage, Nutrition, Home Care, and Personal Care. Key responsibilities include leading and developing five high-performing teams (20 people total), overseeing the design and optimization of application-based solutions (including model systems and AI), and ensuring operational excellence in application labs. The ideal candidate requires a strategic mindset, technical excellence, and extensive international experience in B2B product application and technical leadership.