Wilmington (Headquarters), DE, USA
52 days ago
Regulatory Affairs Director (US)

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.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we’re collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.

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, DC 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. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for overseeing select international (e.g., Canada, Mexico, Central and South America) environmental regulatory issues; supporting trade association work; and supervising regulatory engagement on key matters in these jurisdictions.

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.

Develop and maintain relationships with key federal officials, particularly the USEPA and other leaders in the executive branch, to provide advice and counsel in support of Chemours’ public policy objectives. 

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. 

Interface with Chemours’ senior management and business leaders on U.S. federal and select international regulatory issues.

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, and Communications, among others, to ensure coordination and integration of the company’s public policy agenda.

Lead/Support Chemours’ engagement in select U.S. federal and international trade associations related to key regulatory issues.

Support Chemours’ evaluation and engagement in industry coalitions that operate at the federal level and international levels in order 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.

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. 

Ability to positively represent the company’s views and positions with external audiences, especially regulators and administrative agency policy makers. 

Ability and willingness to manage complex subject matters/issues.

Excellent project planning, management, and communication skills with demonstrated ability to deal effectively with diverse groups of people and their perspectives.

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 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. And we’re proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®.

 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

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."

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