• Identify policy topics of relevance for the company and its business , monitor emerging political trends of relevant regulations and policiesand anticipate potential policies that may positively or negatively impact the business.

• Continuously leverage a comprehensive map of policy stakeholders, decision-makers and influencers and support the development of a strategy to effectively deliver the company position and systematically engage, build and maintain dialogue.

• Support at EU level a proactive Public Affairs strategy to position Covestro and its core objectives with key political stakeholders.

• Management of key policy issues:

• Lobbying and advocacy strategies as well as serving as representative on relevant regional Covestro and global working groups
• Regularly liaise with business entities and their customers (as needed) to support specific business needs at EU level
• Represent the company and its position in overarching industryassociations when devising industry-wide lobbying strategies and

• in particular identify and manage speaking opportunities for board members and senior managers to interact with EU top politicaldecision makers.

• Support public affairs activities in key national markets

• University degree in political science, communications, law, business administration, natural sciences or equivalent with 8+ years of experience managing topics related to advocacy & government affairs in the chemical industry or similar
• Practical experience with and knowledge of political arena in Europe as well as established professional network Experience representing a company / organization externally
• Detailed knowledge of company’s main industries, products, and markets
• Experience in diverse regions / functions preferred
• Experience in the field of sustainability and circular economy is a plus
• Results-oriented and a team-player
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) in a precise and effective manner
• Fluent in English. Good working level knowledge of German and French is an advantage.

werken@covestro.com