Director – Global Environmental & Chemical Compliance

This includes air, wastewater, and waste compliance, hazardous material handling, and emergency response protocols. Track updates in environmental legislation and promptly modify company policies as needed. Policy Development: Build and lead all aspects of environmental policies and programs that promote regulatory compliance. Reporting and Transparency: Coordinate the preparation of detailed global environmental compliance reports for internal and external collaborators. Ensure transparency and accuracy in all sustainability disclosures. Innovation and Standards: Champion innovative ways, including embracing artificial intelligence solutions, and standards in environmental compliance and chemical management to drive continuous improvement. Training and Risk Mitigation: Coordinate the creation of training programs for environmental and chemical compliance. Establish procedures for handling potential compliance risks and lead planning to address critical issues. Regulatory Strategy and Engagement: Maintain the source of truth for current and prospective environmental regulations across all regions. Engage with external consortia (e.g., SEMI, SIA, WSC) to build regulatory frameworks and provide feedback to government authorities. Program and Policy Development: Design and refine global environmental compliance frameworks and performance indicators. Work closely with site EHS teams to ensure quick dissemination of regulatory updates and their consequences. Advance the deployment of environmental management systems such as ISO14001. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work alongside legal, procurement, technology development, HVM, and facilities teams to guarantee systems, processes, and documentation are established to achieve compliance and manage chemical risks. Lead or engage in cross-functional projects to incorporate chemical compliance into broader EHS and sustainability strategies. Audit and Permitting Oversight: Partner with global and site audit teams to conduct regular compliance audits. Support site expansion and technology transfer permitting activities to ensure operational readiness and regulatory alignment. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field. 10+ years experience in Environmental and Chemical 5+ years of in a leadership position, operating on a global scale International travel required Master's degree or equivalent experience, or Ph.D. or equivalent experience Experience in the Semiconductor Industry Proven ability to lead cross-cultrual teams and drive global initiatives Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills