Chemours, Senior Manager Governmental Affairs

About Chemours

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.

The chemicals sector, including Chemours, plays a central and complex role in the transition to a low-carbon economy due to the current and future demand for chemicals that enable low-carbon and energy-saving technologies. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries—one improvement at a time.

Job Description

Chemours is seeking a Senior Manager of Governmental Affairs Circularity and Energy Efficiency to join their Governmental Affairs team, based in Brussels. The position holder reports to the Director of Governmental Affairs and supports Chemours initiatives across Europe, representing mostly the refrigerants business unit.

The successful candidate will work on a broad range of governmental legislative, regulatory, and policy issues. The role will involve monitoring and advising Chemours leadership on Europe macroeconomic policy and regulatory issues that may affect the company’s interests and representing Chemours in the relevant interaction with third parties.

Responsibilities

• Execute the mission of Chemours refrigerants’ business with focus in Europe, build strong stakeholder relationships in Brussels and key Member States
• Influence on behalf of Chemours businesses to promote success for Chemours policies and decision making in the field of Circularity, Energy Efficiency, Eco-design, Chemicals sustainability, leveraging expertise with government institutions
• Monitor public policy and provide timely analysis
• Inform leadership, including Chemours corporate leadership regionally and globally, and Chemours business leaders, of macroeconomic policy and regulatory trends and developments, and coordinate with those constituents on the development and execution of Chemours’ Government Engagement agenda to protect and secure business growth
• Partner with Chemours businesses to develop and facilitate the execution of the business strategy and priorities in Europe and provide local market intelligence to the businesses
• Develop and execute public policy and affairs campaigns to achieve Chemours priorities and objectives
• Coordinate with other functions such as public product stewardship and legal to ensure effective strategy toward shared goals

Qualifications

• Master degree or equivalent knowledge or experience preferably in political science, public policy, law, or economics
• Major professional experience working on government affairs matters in experience with a government, global corporation and/or with an international law or consultancy firm
• Deep knowledge of European government institutions, regulations, policies, funding programs, and priorities
• Strong understanding of the decision-making process and procedures, and strong relationships with government officials and influencers in Europe
• Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within a complex organization
• Previous experience in transactional support and funding programs can be an advantage
• Full proficiency in English and two European languages is required

Desired Characteristics

• Strong advocacy and influencing skills with track record of successful application on behalf of a corporation or government
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and to lay out clear, logical and
• Proven ability to execute effectively on priority tasks and responsibilities, including linking details to broad outcomes
• Ability to build excellent working relationships within a matrix environment at all levels of the organization
• Advanced communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to deal effectively with people and work in diverse multinational teams
• Ability to anticipate and manage risk, political acumen
• Strong motivation, hands-on attitude

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to natalia@doberpartners.com or Mark Dober at +32 477 950 466.