Chemicals Policy Director, Health

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EDF’s Health Program is committed to improving the public’s health by dramatically reducing exposure to toxic chemicals increasingly linked to chronic disease risks that are rising in the U.S. population. We work on a range of legislative, regulatory, scientific and market-oriented projects aimed at improving chemical safety.

OVERALL FUNCTION

The Chemical Policy Director leds EDF’s effort to remove hazardous chemicals from products and the marketplace through cross-cutting policy initiatives.  The Policy Director leads strategy and execution of the program’s effort to reduce exposures to hazardous chemicals in food, and advises staff on chemical policy initiatives across the program and organization. In addition, the Policy Director is also responsible for developing new strategic initiatives, assessing and advising on-going projects to add value to the organization and establish our reputation as a center for high caliber policy and legal analysis.  The Chemical Policy Director reports to the Health Program Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set and lead strategy and execution of corporate chemicals initiatives in food, household and personal care products, in partnership with with the Corporate Partnership Program.
• Develop and lead  long-term, program-wide policy strategies on chemicals.
• Engage diverse stakeholders in EDF’s chemicals in food initiative, including NGO partners, corporate leaders, scientists, policy experts and medical/disease organizations.
• Provide legal and technical advice on program and organization-wide chemical policy initiatives. 
• Support and contribute to the development of communications materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with government officials in relevant regulatory agencies, corporate leaders, NGOs representatives and other relevant partners.
• Work with EDF development staff and Health Director to maintain and expand funding for chemicals in food work

QUALIFICATIONS

• Senior-level contributor in area of specialization with full mastery of subject matter.
• Able to lead and mentor others.
• A PhD or JD and at least 8 years of related experience or a Master’s with at least 10 years of related experience.
• Proven strategic thinker with demonstrated legal and analytical expertise in issue area.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a comprehensive project.
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts within a scientific, legal and business community.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with nonprofit colleagues and partners, scientists, economists, industry leaders, regulators and public policy decision makers.
• Demonstrated expertise on the chemical, corporate, and regulatory issues related to chemicals management in the US.
• Team player committed to high quality work and collaborative approaches to achieving our goals.  

Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.

Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer