Manager of External Affairs, U.S.

FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company dedicated to helping growers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel for an expanding world population while adapting to a changing environment. FMC’s innovative crop protection solutions – including biologicals, crop nutrition, digital and precision agriculture – enable growers, crop advisers and turf and pest management professionals to address their toughest challenges economically while protecting the environment. With approximately 6,400 employees at more than 100 sites worldwide, FMC is committed to discovering new herbicide, insecticide and fungicide active ingredients, product formulations and pioneering technologies that are consistently better for the planet.

FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. With a corporate culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility and customer intimacy, we foster “The Right Chemistry” in everything we do. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. If you are ready to make a difference every day, FMC is ready to talk to you. Visit FMC to learn more and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. 

Overview:

As a key member of the North American External Affairs Team, this role will be responsible for developing and executing a focused strategy that leverages external stakeholders including federal, state, and local government officials to support FMC’s business interests, including U.S. commercial products, U.S. manufacturing facilities, and FMC’s Stine Research Center. Reporting to the Director of External Affairs, North America, the ideal candidate will be a solid relationship builder, external influencer, and exceptional partner to their FMC colleagues including executive leaders. The role will position FMC externally as a leader in innovation, corporate responsibility, sustainability, and our product portfolio as necessary for global food security and stability in agricultural production. The role will be a registered federal lobbyist and will advocate on behalf of the company to accomplish policy, regulatory and commercial objectives.

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, helping to deliver farmers with necessary tools to increase productivity and profitability on the farm while supporting global food security.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about sustainability and the environment.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Leverage relationships with local and state officials: Build on FMC’s network of government and regulatory agencies, economic development officers at state and federal levels, governor offices, and secretaries of agriculture to protect and support our license to operate, market access, policy and regulatory needs.
• Grassroots and NGO’s Engagement: Effectively lead and coordinate external advocacy efforts, creating a strong network of NGO allies and stakeholders to support our license to operate for products and company assets. Build coalitions, participate in fly-ins, education sessions, industry networking events.
• Monitoring and reporting on political and policy landscape: Work with Regional Business Managers (RBMs) to understand challenges, opportunities and impacts on FMC’s commercial business, manufacturing sites, and integrated supply chain. Engage with government officials to support agency and congressional outreach in coordination with FMC colleagues. Engage with grower and industry organizations’ policy teams, participate on relevant committees to maximize advocacy efforts. Develop reporting and feedback loops to bring value to FMC leaders.
• Political Action Committee: Support the FMC employee Political Action Committee, the Good Government Program (GGP), by helping to develop and launch solicitation programs, present to GPP Members on important elections, attend fundraisers.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, Agribusiness, Agricultural Sciences, Business

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in a combination of corporate government affairs, state/federal government, state/federal legislative branch or regulatory agency, or external affairs consultant for the chemical or agriculture industry.
• Expertise in the policy and regulatory process in the U.S. and how these can influence and impact business continuity and growth, and the geopolitical landscape
• Possess a thorough understanding of the impact government and key external stakeholders have on the agricultural industry, especially related to FMC’s innovative crop protection product portfolio.
• Direct experience within agriculture, life sciences or other highly regulated industry a must
• Excellent interpersonal & influencing skills, proven relationship starter
• Strong professional presence, solid written and presentation skills, ability to self-serve content development
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information and regulatory policy to drive outcomes
• Strong project management and organization skills with the ability to be both a self-starter and trusted collaborator
• Willingness to travel regularly and attend events during and after business hours on a routine basis

Location Requirements:

• This position is on-site in FMC’s Washington, DC office
• Hybrid work schedule possible with manager approval (minimum 3 in-office days)

At FMC, diversity and inclusion are in our DNA. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive – regardless of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, color, age, religion or religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. FMC also supports employee participation in company employee resource groups that celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our workforce by providing communities for employees to connect with each other and raise awareness throughout FMC. FMC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Talent Acquisition department. 

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