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Global Application Development Manager Tyvek® Roll Goods f/m

Senior Leadership Position — Global Scope

Location: Luxembourg

About DuPont Healthcare & Water

DuPont Healthcare & Water is globally recognized for advanced materials and solutions in the medical, pharmaceutical, and water industries. The company specializes among others in healthcare packaging, personal protective equipment and consumer and industrial solutions notably with its Tyvek® brand, aiming to improve safety & health, innovation, and sustainability.

We are seeking an accomplished senior leader to serve as Global Application Development Manager f/m for the Tyvek® Roll Goods business.
This high‑visibility role sits at the strategic intersection of technology, innovation, and business growth, reporting into the global leadership structure and shaping the future of Tyvek® in Healthcare Packaging and Consumer & Industrial markets.

As the global head of Application Development and Technical Service, you will:

• Set global technical strategy for a major business within DuPont
• Lead and develop a multinational team of senior engineers and specialists
• Drive innovation-led growth in tightly regulated and fast‑evolving markets
• Influence industry standards and regulators globally
• Act as a trusted advisor to business executives, strategic customers, and external partners

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with a strong technical foundation and significant experience leading global organizations, shaping innovation portfolios, and engaging with senior commercial and technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Strategic Technical & Business Leadership

• Define the global Application Development vision and strategy for Tyvek® Roll Goods.
• Partner with business leadership to translate business objectives into technical roadmaps that drive growth and differentiation.
• Provide authoritative technical direction in support of portfolio decisions, investment choices, and market expansion.

2. Lead Global Application Development & Technical Service

• Oversee worldwide execution of technical service, application development, and technical customer engagement.
• Ensure rigor, consistency, and technical excellence across all regions.
• Direct compliance with QMS, regulatory expectations, and industry standards.
• Represent DuPont in key global technical bodies, influencing industry norms and future regulatory frameworks.

3. Drive the Short‑Term Innovation Portfolio

• Identify, prioritize, and execute renewal and growth initiatives in established applications and markets.
• Oversee global VOC processes and competitive assessments to fuel the innovation pipeline.
• Ensure timely, disciplined program execution across productivity, core, and short‑term innovation initiatives.

4. Senior-Level Customer Engagement & External Influence

• Act as the global technical ambassador for strategic customers and partners.
• Shape differentiated value propositions supported by deep technical insights and market understanding.
• Strengthen DuPont's presence as a thought leader in sustainability, performance materials, and regulatory compliance.

5. Cross‑Functional Leadership & Enterprise-Level Integration

Collaborate closely with senior leaders across:

• Global R&D
• Product Management
• Regulatory, Sustainability & Product Stewardship
• Sales & Marketing
• Quality & Operations
• Manufacturing Technology

…to ensure tightly integrated commercial and technical execution across regions.

6. People Leadership of a Global Organization

• Lead, inspire, and develop a dispersed team of Application Development Engineers and technical experts.
• Build organizational capability, succession strength, and technical excellence.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Required

• Master's degree or higher in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of proven people leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, global, cross‑functional initiatives with complex stakeholder networks.
• Fluent in English.

Strongly Preferred

• 10+ years in innovation, business development, strategic marketing, or technology roles within materials, chemicals, packaging, or industrial solutions.
• 5+ years leading innovation program portfolios with measurable business impact.
• Proficiency with lean innovation, statistical analysis tools, and data-driven decision-making.
• Expertise in VOC methodologies and business case evaluation using the Desirability–Viability–Feasibility framework.
• Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to link market needs to technical capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and executive‑level influencing skills.
• Proven financial acumen and ability to build investment‑grade business cases.
• French or German language skills are a strong plus.
• Global experience and willingness to travel up to 25%.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Annual performance-based incentive program.
• Global career advancement opportunities across technical, business, and leadership paths.
• Continuous learning and development.
• A collaborative global environment with the ability to make significant strategic impact.