Ph3Head of Government Affairs Advocacy (m/f/d) /h3 pbJob ID: /b 41402 | bLocation: /b Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany or Pratteln, Canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland | bWork Model: /b Hybrid /p pWe are looking for a highly experienced bHead of Government Affairs Advocacy (m/f/d) /b to lead our global public affairs strategy and represent the company at the intersection of policy, business, and sustainability. /p pReporting directly to the Chief Strategy Technology Officer, this is a high-impact, externally facing role that partners closely with senior executives across the organization. You will shape policy positions, anticipate regulatory developments, and strengthen Clariant’s voice with key stakeholders globally. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 h3Strategic advocacy executive advisory /h3 ul liDefine and execute a global government affairs and advocacy strategy aligned with Clariant’s business and sustainability priorities /li liDevelop policy positions and narratives, assessing complex regulatory topics on their impact on the company’s current business and strategy /li liPrepare and support senior leaders (including CEO and CSTO) for high-level external engagements and policy dialogues /li liWork in close partnership with Strategy, Sustainability, Product Stewardship, Communications, and Business Units to drive alignment /li /ul h3Regulatory intelligence policy insight /h3 ul liAnticipate and interpret legislative and regulatory developments across key jurisdictions, in collaboration with local colleagues (EU, US, China, and other priority markets) /li liProvide forward-looking insights on topics such as chemicals regulation, climate policy, circular economy, and industrial strategy /li liMaintain structured approaches to track policy developments, engagement activities, and advocacy priorities /li /ul h3External engagement representation /h3 ul liRepresent Clariant with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and wider stakeholder groups /li liBuild and maintain a high-value network across government, industry, and NGOs /li liSupport the positioning of Clariant and its leadership in key external forums and industry platforms /li liEnsure compliance with applicable lobbying, transparency, and reporting requirements /li /ul h3Requirements /h3 h3Experience /h3 ul liAround 10+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory strategy, or related areas preferably in the chemical industry /li liDemonstrated experience contributing to or shaping policy outcomes in highly regulated, international environments /li liUnderstanding of global regulatory landscapes and policy processes across major regions /li liExperience engaging with a broad range of stakeholders across policy and industry ecosystems /li /ul h3Capabilities /h3 ul liStrong political and regulatory awareness, with the ability to interpret complex developments /li liAbility to engage effectively with senior stakeholders and contribute to executive-level discussions /li liStrong influencing and stakeholder management skills in cross-functional environments /li liAbility to translate complex policy topics into relevant business context /li liStrategic mindset combined with analytical thinking and sound judgement /li liHigh level of professionalism, integrity, and credibility /li /ul h3Education /h3 ul liMaster’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Sustainability, or a related discipline /li /ul h3What defines success in this role /h3 ul liBuilding trusted relationships with senior leaders and external stakeholders /li liAnticipating and responding to regulatory developments in a proactive and structured way /li liEnabling alignment across diverse internal stakeholders /li liContributing to Clariant’s external positioning in key policy and industry discussions /li liDelivering meaningful outcomes through effective advocacy and engagement /li /ul pAt Clariant, we are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr