DIRECTOR APAC GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

About Lubrizol   The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life.
Founded in , Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about employees.
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We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences.
By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best.
We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
ACCOUNTABILITY.
To influence government authorities & officials and trade associations to advance Lubrizol's business strategies and goals, and ensure Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) governance to comply with Lubrizol’s guidelines on charitable donations and align with corporate standards and requirements in Asia Pacific   RESPONSIBILITIES.
Develop and lead Lubrizol’s strategy to successfully engage with relevant government authorities and officials at all levels – central, state, and local - to protect, grow and transform Lubrizol’s business and meet Lubrizol’s objectives in the region Serve as a key external representative of and advocate for policy priorities and objectives with key government policy stakeholders Develop, maintain, and expand relationships and communications with relevant officials and authorities to ensure Lubrizol is known as a thought and policy leader on issues and policies impacting the specialty chemicals industry in Asia Pacific countries, i.
., China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia, and related markets (including transportation and industrial lubricants and additives, durable polymer technology, medical device, pharma and nutraceuticals, personal and home care) Lead advocacy and engagement that advances Lubrizol’s business interests before relevant officials and authorities at all levels Leverage Lubrizol’s expertise and knowhow in identifying and pursuing government engagement opportunities that protect, grow, and transform Lubrizol’s leadership in the specialty chemical industry and related markets Act as corporate lead for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) governance in region to ensure compliance with Lubrizol’s guidelines on charitable donations, to ensure alignment with corporate standards and requirements Provide leadership in aligning regional sustainability activities with corporate sustainability priorities; engage as regional leader for corporate sustainability   REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS.
Education & Professional Background.
Juris Doctor degree or equivalent (MA, MBA) strongly preferred Six (6) to Ten (10) years of experience in or advocating to governments of Asia Pacific countries, such as China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia, and members Government affairs leadership experience in relevant chemical specialty industries, including transportation and industrial lubricants and additives, durable polymer technology, medical device, pharma, personal and home care, preferred Advocacy leadership experience with trade associations Keen insight and excellent market knowledge with a focus on trends and regulations Knowledge & Skills Effective communication and presentation skills Collaborative team management and leadership skills Strong analytical and critical thinking skills demonstrated in attention to details and organization to meet deadlines Able to deal effectively with ambiguity, change and uncertainty Comfortable with and able to influence senior leadership Collaborate effectively with multicultural team members to solve complex problems and implement solutions; and Demonstrate influence with internal and external groups   #LI-KS1 Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!  It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol.
Lubrizol is not staying put.
We are continually learning and evolving.
Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day.
our employees, customers, and communities.
As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.
One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect.
That same commitment is only stronger today.
More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.