GeoPolist is hiring: Associate Director, Global Affairs American Chemistry Counc

Overview The position leads ACC’s Regulatory Advocacy and technical resources for global regulatory advocacy efforts, supporting ACC’s international chemical management and trade advocacy. The role focuses on global chemical management, science policy regulatory work, and the implementation of international chemical management agreements. The position reports to the Director, Global Affairs. Major Duties and Responsibilities Leads ACC’s Regulatory Advocacy and Information Network (RAIN), developing knowledge of ACC priorities, policy positions and technical processes related to global advocacy directed at national governments and intergovernmental bodies managing chemical management activities. Monitors, analyzes and tracks emerging issues, developments and trends on chemicals policy, regulatory initiatives and trade policy issues. Develops and implements a comprehensive global strategy through RAIN for ACC’s international engagement at the country level, aligned with ACC’s overarching priorities. Develops, manages, and sustains relationships with U.S. government offices, including but not limited to the Departments of State and Commerce, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Supports ACC’s global advocacy by: Establishing working relationships with member company and national association representatives engaged in RAIN. Developing and implementing advocacy strategies and projects on chemical management regulatory issues, international trade issues, and other critical science and health issues. Reviewing and providing technical comments on global chemicals management proposals, as appropriate. Managing the RAIN portfolio of issues and activities, including advocacy planning and execution. Prepares technical and policy materials to support ACC’s global advocacy goals and objectives. Represents ACC before a broad range of outside stakeholders, builds and maintains relationships with technical and policy experts, credible third parties, academic and research entities, regulatory and intergovernmental agencies, and other domestic and foreign trade associations. Coordinates technical, policy and regulatory support on international chemicals management activities in support of other ACC divisions and departments, including product- and sector-specific groups. Identifies and engages other Regulatory & Scientific Affairs staff, and those of other ACC departments, to understand and respond to the needs of ACC member companies and advocacy partners relevant to global issues. Supports the Director and the Regulatory & Scientific Affairs Department in identifying new issues, advocacy priorities, tactics, and strategies that could be advanced through ACC’s global affairs capacity. Provides timely assessment and summaries of global chemicals management regulatory and trade proposals, and drafts and coordinates the development of ACC comments and advocacy on those proposals. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree. Five years’ experience in government advocacy or policy development. Relevant experience in a technical, scientific, legal, or policy field. Proven ability to work in a team environment. Demonstrated working knowledge of federal, state, or international chemical regulation or trade policy issues. Strong written and oral communications skills, including the ability to give both internal and external presentations. Ability to cultivate and manage high-quality relationships with stakeholders and government agency personnel. Ability to work independently on a variety of complex matters simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to understand regulatory/legislative issues and their possible impact on the business of chemistry and industries that use chemical products. Preferred Advanced degree(s) in international relations, law, or environmental policy. Previous experience in chemistry, the chemical industry, or related industries. Sound understanding of cross-cultural diplomacy and the ability to tailor ACC’s advocacy to the needs of different audiences and stakeholders. Application instructions Please indicate you saw this position on Geopolist.com in your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr