Global Advocacy Director, Advanced Performance Materials and Thermal & Specialized Solutions

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.

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible. In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure-sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

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.

This highly strategic and visible role will be responsible for developing and executing the global advocacy strategy for the fluoropolymers and fluorochemicals businesses, with a focus on ensuring the long-term sustainability of our present and future product portfolio. This role will represent Chemours in key regulatory, industry and policy discussions, inform emerging chemical regulations, and build stakeholder support for the essential role of fluoroproducts in sustainable innovation (with the exception of US fluorochemicals advocacy which is executed through a different team). This leader will manage a team of direct reports in Europe, US, and China, and collaborate with a global cross-functional network . The ideal candidate will have proven strategic thinking and management skills, coupled with broad experience and demonstrated success in addressing chemical policy and regulatory developments and a deep understanding of risks and opportunities for the business, customers, and value chain.

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 / awareness of organofluorine chemistries, products, and applications
  
• 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

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.

Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

Chemours Level:

30

Annual Bonus Target:

25%

Annual Stock Amount

32,500.00 USD

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."