Global Advocacy Director, Advanced Performance Materials and Thermal

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

**CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS**

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive. That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.

Chemours is seeking a **Global Advocacy Director, Advanced Performance Materials and Thermal & Specialized Solutions**to lead regulatory, industry, and value chain advocacy in support of our **Advanced Performance Materials (APM) and Thermal & Specialty Solutions (TSS)**businesses. This position will report to the APM Global Sustainability Senior Director and receive business direction from the TSS Sustainability Leader. This role will be based in Europe at a Chemours site or remote.

**The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following**:

- Develop and execute effective regulatory, industry, and value chain advocacy strategies in support of the global business strategy to protect and defend the right to operate and right to participate for the existing product portfolio while facilitating approvals and creating opportunities to advance new and innovative offerings.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of regional advocacy professionals, including setting and meeting strategic goals and objectives for the team and individuals, project prioritization, talent development, recruiting, and succession planning.
- Understand regulatory, societal, and perception trends in EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific regions. Provide context and response to complex regulatory and policy related questions, formulate positions, identify solutions, and communicate implications to the business (risk or opportunity) and downstream partners as appropriate.
- Monitor and interpret international environmental treaties, with a focus on the Stockholm Convention.
- Engage with relevant trade and industry associations (including representing Chemours’ positions and holding leadership roles) and other stakeholders in order to positively influence emerging regulations, and support Government Affairs with content and business insights in interactions with policy makers and regulatory agencies.
- Prepare and deliver messaging and presentations for internal and external stakeholders in response to inquiries and to represent Chemours positions.
- Establish and extend internal and external networks to support strategic advocacy goals.
- Develop and maintain a stakeholder management program consisting of tools, processes, and tracking to facilitate Chemours advocacy and strategic relationships with influencer organizations.
- Develop strategies and advocate for policies that support responsible manufacturing and ensure consistent expectations and actions across industry.

**The following is**_required _**for this role**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Materials Science, or a related field
- 10+ years of combined leadership and regulatory and / or advocacy experience
- Proven ability to think strategically and track record of strategy development (regulatory advocacy and /or business strategy)
- Proven track record of influence in policy or regulation of chemical substances or related industry positions
- Proven ability to establish and influence networks
- Extremely high-powered individual with strong executive presence
- Excellent project planning, project management, and communication skills
- Demonstrated drive for results and fosters a culture of ownership
- Experience leading teams through change with clarity and confidence, proactively anticipating and addressing concerns and modeling ethical behavior

**The following is**_preferred _**for this role**:

- Experience with trade associations, in a leadership role or proven success influencing other member companies to arrive at a consensus position
- Experience with new chemical registration and chemical control laws (e.g. EU REACH) and international environmental treaties (e.g. Stockholm Convention)
- Experience leading global teams
- Excellent language skills in English and preferably one or more other European language
- Willingness and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders across country lines, cultures, and time zones

**Benefits**:
Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

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