Global Government Affairs Director for Chemicals & Plastics

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re 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. We’re 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.

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Global Government Affairs Director for Chemicals & Plastics! In this role, you will lead Dow’s global advocacy strategy in intergovernmental fora—such as the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)—on chemicals and plastics policy. This role is pivotal in shaping global regulatory frameworks and advancing Dow’s enterprise objectives in sustainability, circularity, and responsible chemical management. You should have in-depth knowledge of and an advanced level of expertise in 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 influence global policy and regulatory frameworks with high-impact on industry and Dow’s business and regulatory issues, lead multidisciplinary teams, and engage with senior stakeholders across governments, IGOs, NGOs, and industry associations. Your expertise will guide Dow’s position in global negotiations and policy development, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead Global Advocacy Strategy: Drive Dow’s engagement in international policy discussions on chemicals and plastics, including UNEP and other multilateral environmental platforms.
• Represent Dow Externally: Serve as spokesperson and policy expert with international organizations, government officials, industry associations and NGOs.
• Shape Policy Outcomes: Develop and advocate for positions that advance Dow’s interests in global regulatory frameworks, sustainability initiatives, and circular economy policies.
• Build Strategic Alliances: Establish and maintain a sophisticated network of political, regulatory, and industry contacts to influence global policy agendas.
• Collaborate Internally: Partner with business leaders, functional leaders and technical experts to align advocacy strategies with enterprise objectives.
• Lead and Develop Talent: Acts as a strategic agent on behalf of Dow's 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 bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant ranking.
• A minimum of 12 years of public policy experience.
• Experience in chemicals and plastics policy engagement such as the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) or Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, and sustainability or circularity sectors.
• 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, public or environmental policy/government, MBA, international relations or related field.
• Public sector experience.
• Government advocacy and/or trade association experience.
• Global advocacy in 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 coaching, people leadership, budget management, and overall knowledge of industry.

Additional Notes

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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 career. You 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 need...when 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).
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
• 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 Group’s (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.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

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