Global Government Affairs Director for Chemicals & Plastics

Washington DC, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 225000 - 280000

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity respect and safety to our customers our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. Were a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customer-centric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

About you and this role

Dowhas an exciting opportunity for aGlobal Government Affairs Director for Chemicals & Plastics! In this role you will lead Dows global advocacy strategy in intergovernmentalforasuch as the United Nations EnvironmentProgramme(UNEP)on chemicals and plastics policy. This role is pivotal in shaping global regulatory frameworks and advancing Dows enterpriseobjectivesin sustainability circularity and responsible chemical management.

You should have in-depth knowledge of and an advanced level ofexpertisein leading-edge theories techniques and/or technologies within your discipline. You will influence internal and external business and/or regulatory issues that have an impact on the business. Additionally you will lead highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives and will need to be able to negotiate with senior management customers regulators or vendors to influence decisions.

As a recognized external authority and thought leader you will influenceglobal policy and regulatory frameworks withhigh-impacton industry and Dowsbusiness and regulatory issues lead multidisciplinary teams and engage with senior stakeholders across governmentsIGOsNGOs and industry associations. Yourexpertisewill guide Dows position in global negotiations and policy development ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term growth.

The preferred locations for this position areWashington D.C. (USA)Brussels (BEL) orHorgen (CHE)however other global Dow locations may be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead Global Advocacy Strategy: Drive Dows engagement in internationalpolicy discussions on chemicals and plastics including UNEP and other multilateralenvironmentalplatforms.
Represent Dow Externally: Serve as spokesperson and policy expert with international organizations government officialsindustryassociationsand NGOs.
Shape Policy Outcomes: Develop and advocate for positions that advance Dows interests in global regulatory frameworks sustainability initiatives and circular economy policies. Maysubmitamendments and regulatory language in official comment periods.
Build Strategic Alliances:Establishand maintain a sophisticated network of political regulatory and industry contacts to influence global policy agendas.
Collaborate Internally: Partner with business leaders functionalleadersand technical experts to align advocacy strategies with enterpriseobjectives.
Lead and Develop Talent: Acts as a strategic agent on behalf of Dows interests and help set the agenda and shape future events for government relations in assigned area(s).
Engage Trade Associations: Coordinate with industry groups to develop unified positions and influence legislative and regulatory language.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelors degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
A minimum of 12years of public policy experience.
Experience in chemicals and plastics policy engagementsuch asthe Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)Registration EvaluationAuthorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)or Basel Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and sustainabilityorcircularitysectors.
For U.S. Applicants:A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in law publicor environmentalpolicy/governmentMBAinternationalrelationsor related field.
Public sectorexperience.
Government advocacy and/or trade association experience.
Global advocacyin intergovernmental fora experience.

Your Skills

Leadership: Exceptional leadership interpersonal and communication skills.
Collaboration: Ability to manage tight deadlines while collaborating with a large number of stakeholders.
Prioritization: Prioritize workload effectively.
Analytical Reasoning: Analytical skills and statistical reasoning are necessary.
Government Advocacy: Proven skills in government advocacy executive coachingpeopleleadership budget management and overall knowledge of industry.

Additional Notes

Relocationassistanceis not available for this position.
For positions based inWashingtonD.C. Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that isreasonably expectedtorepresentthe pay range for the position. Thispayrange relates specifically to this role opening in the District of Columbia and accounts for both new and experienced employees with consideration to factors including but not limited to skillset experience and sustained job performance (or similar jobs).A reasonable pay range for this position is: $225000 - $280000.

Benefits What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay your health your life your future and your bring your background talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical mental financial and social well-being to help you get the care you you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits savings opportunities financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees Savings Plan (401(k)) helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring work experiences community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping cinema tickets gym memberships and more.
Additionally some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer global breadth asset integration and scale focused innovation leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative customer-centric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting.

As part of our dedication to inclusion Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dows equal opportunities is available on .

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race color religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity national origin age disability and genetic information including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR ) and select option 8.

Required Experience:

Director

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity respect and safety to our customers our employees and the planet.Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our s...

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity respect and safety to our customers our employees and the planet.

The preferred locations for this position areWashington D.C. (USA)Brussels (BEL) orHorgen (CHE)however other global Dow locations may be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead Global Advocacy Strategy: Drive Dows engagement in internationalpolicy discussions on chemicals and plastics including UNEP and other multilateralenvironmentalplatforms.
Represent Dow Externally: Serve as spokesperson and policy expert with international organizations government officialsindustryassociationsand NGOs.
Shape Policy Outcomes: Develop and advocate for positions that advance Dows interests in global regulatory frameworks sustainability initiatives and circular economy policies. Maysubmitamendments and regulatory language in official comment periods.
Build Strategic Alliances:Establishand maintain a sophisticated network of political regulatory and industry contacts to influence global policy agendas.
Collaborate Internally: Partner with business leaders functionalleadersand technical experts to align advocacy strategies with enterpriseobjectives.
Lead and Develop Talent: Acts as a strategic agent on behalf of Dows interests and help set the agenda and shape future events for government relations in assigned area(s).
Engage Trade Associations: Coordinate with industry groups to develop unified positions and influence legislative and regulatory language.

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelors degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
A minimum of 12years of public policy experience.
Experience in chemicals and plastics policy engagementsuch asthe Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA)Registration EvaluationAuthorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)or Basel Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and sustainabilityorcircularitysectors.
For U.S. Applicants:A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in law publicor environmentalpolicy/governmentMBAinternationalrelationsor related field.
Public sectorexperience.
Government advocacy and/or trade association experience.
Global advocacyin intergovernmental fora experience.

Your Skills

Leadership: Exceptional leadership interpersonal and communication skills.
Collaboration: Ability to manage tight deadlines while collaborating with a large number of stakeholders.
Prioritization: Prioritize workload effectively.
Analytical Reasoning: Analytical skills and statistical reasoning are necessary.
Government Advocacy: Proven skills in government advocacy executive coachingpeopleleadership budget management and overall knowledge of industry.

Additional Notes

Relocationassistanceis not available for this position.
For positions based inWashingtonD.C. Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that isreasonably expectedtorepresentthe pay range for the position. Thispayrange relates specifically to this role opening in the District of Columbia and accounts for both new and experienced employees with consideration to factors including but not limited to skillset experience and sustained job performance (or similar jobs).A reasonable pay range for this position is: $225000 - $280000.

Benefits What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical mental financial and social well-being to help you get the care you you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits savings opportunities financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees Savings Plan (401(k)) helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring work experiences community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping cinema tickets gym memberships and more.
Additionally some of our locations might offer:
- Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team we can make a difference together.

Required Experience:

Director

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