OverviewDow places people first and is committed to integrity, respect and safety for customers, employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions and reflect the communities in which we live and do business. We value diversity as our strength and offer opportunities to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.About You And This Role 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 helps shape global regulatory frameworks and advance 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 with impact on the business. You will lead highly visible, multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives and 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. You will 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.The preferred locations for this position are Washington, D.C. (USA), Brussels (BEL), or Horgen (CHE), however other global Dow locations may be considered.ResponsibilitiesLead 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. May submit amendments and regulatory language in official comment periods.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: Act 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 QualificationsA 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 Substances Control Act (TSCA), 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 QualificationsGraduate 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 SkillsLeadership: 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 industry knowledge.Additional NotesRelocation assistance is not available for this position.For positions based in Washington D.C., Dow is required by law to include the pay scale that represents the pay range for the position. This pay range relates to the District of Columbia and accounts for factors including skillset, experience, and sustained job performance. A reasonable pay range for this position is: $225,000 - $280,000.Benefits — What Dow Offers YouWe 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. Here are 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 physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.Competitive retirement program with company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies by location).Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).Dow’s contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)) through student debt payments.Robust medical and life insurance packages with travel insurance where available.Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.Flexible, role-based workplace culture to maximize productivity and balance personal needs.Competitive yearly vacation allowance.Paid time off for new parents, care for family members, volunteering, and ERG participation.Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees to promote wellbeing.On-site fitness facilities where available.Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.Location-specific perks such as transportation allowance, meal subsidies, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives where available.Join our team, we can make a difference together.About DowDow (NYSE: DOW) is a leading materials science company serving customers in high-growth markets. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ about 36,000 people, with 2024 sales of approximately $43 billion. Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work and provide accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) option 8. Learn more at www.dow.com.Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans are available in our job application procedures.
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