Regulatory Affairs Director (US) (Washington)

Director Of Regulatory Advocacy

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. 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 Director of Regulatory Advocacy to join our growing Government Affairs team! This position will report directly to the Vice President Government Affairs at our Washington, D.C. office. The successful candidate will join Chemours' Global Government Affairs Group with a primary responsibility for supporting U.S. federal regulatory affairs engagement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), as well as other select federal administrative agencies; key trade organizations that help shape regulatory policies at the U.S. federal level; and members of the U.S. Congress and their staffs. In addition, this strategic and high-profile role will be part of the Thermal & Specialized Solutions (TSS) leadership team, focusing on advocacy of our current and future TSS product portfolio. The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following : demonstrate a high degree of knowledge about the political, economic, and social factors affecting public policy decision making; how engagement with government officials can lead to the enactment of new or the modification of existing regulations; implement policies and take other governmental actions that are favorable to Chemours' business growth, corporate well-being, and the industry sectors in which the company operates. Establish and lead a high-performing team of advocacy professionals, including setting strategic objectives for the team and individuals, talent development, and succession planning. Develop and maintain relationships with key federal officials, particularly the USEPA and other leaders in the executive branch, to establish Chemours as a trusted source of knowledge and perspective as regulatory decisions are considered and made. Serve on the TSS Business leadership Team and promote collaboration and professional exchange across the organization. Monitor and analyze U.S. federal and select international regulation relevant to Chemours. Develop and implement strategies and tactics for outreach, advocacy and market positioning aimed at achieving competitive advantage and the most beneficial solutions for Chemours or minimizing potential negative impacts of regulatory decisions. Participate in the development of Chemours' public policy agenda and positions with a specific focus on issues to be decided by environmental regulatory agencies. Interface regularly with Chemours' senior management and business leaders on U.S. federal and select international regulatory issues. Provide thought leadership and counsel on select international (e.g., Canada and Latin America) environmental regulatory issues; supporting trade association work; and leading regulatory engagement on key matters in these jurisdictions. Liaise with the Chemours' businesses, as well as corporate functions such as Legal, Corporate Remediation, Environmental Center of Excellence, Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Product Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Toxicology and Risk Assessment, Finance, and Communications, among others, to ensure coordination and integration of the company's public policy agenda. Support Chemours' evaluation and engagement in industry coalitions that operate at the federal level and international levels to engage on regulatory processes and decisions. Facilitate interactions by Chemours' business and functional representatives with key government officials, including agency and legislative leaders, to advocate the company's position on pending regulatory proposals and existing regulations. Lead both in the macro (developing policy positions) and the micro (developing and executing advocacy campaigns) to create success for Chemours via effective regulatory engagement. The following is required for this role : bachelor's degree and previous regulatory affairs experience, including direct advocacy with USEPA and other federal executive branch agencies and offices, (10+ years). Knowledge of the political, economic, and social environment in the United States at the federal level, and internationally with a focus on Canada and Latin America. Ability to positively represent the company's views and positions with external audiences, especially regulators and administrative agency policy makers. Ability and willingness to lead and manage complex subject matters / issues, often engaging collaboratively within cross-functional and cross-business teams and with subject matter experts. Excellent project planning, management, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to deal effectively with diverse groups of people and their perspectives. Experience leading teams through change with clarity and confidence, proactively anticipating and addressing concerns and modeling ethical behavior. Live or be willing to relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Willingness and ability to travel up to 15 percent of total work time. Benefits : Competitive Compensation Comprehensive Benefits Packages 401(k) Match Employee Stock Purchase Program Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Benefits Learning and Development Opportunities Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives Company-paid Volunteer Days 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 itby 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. Chemours is an E-Verify employer Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position 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) : $169,344.00 - $264,600.00 Chemours Level : 30 Annual Bonus Target : 27% Annual Stock Amount 65,000.00 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. Every day Chemours delivers trusted chemistry that enables products and technologies that people rely on to live better and thrive. A global leader in industrial and specialty chemicals, our chemistry enables vital innovations from high-performance computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced electronics to batteries for electric and low-emissions vehicles, climate friendly cooling, paints and durable coatings for advanced infrastructure, and more. Through our three businesses Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials we deliver chemistry-based innovations that solve our customers' biggest challenges. PLEASE USE A WEB BROWSER OTHER THAN INTERNET EXPLORER IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES (CHROME, FIREFOX, SAFARI, ETC.)