Senior Director, Chemicals Management

Description & Requirements
Senior Director, Chemicals Management
Who We Are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. That includes creating an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our people.
About This Team
The Senior Director, Chemicals Management will create the vision and strategy for evolving lululemon’s approach toward better chemical use and management from design through manufacturing. They will lead program design and implementation that helps lululemon’s products and operations meet global chemical regulation, stay ahead of NGO and guest sentiment regarding chemicals used the making of our product, and resolve chemicals management issues. Work with cross-functional partners across the organization to gather input and implement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

• Direct key program initiatives that improve lululemon’s chemicals management across restricted substances, chemicals management in the supply chain, and green chemistry in partnership with key cross-functional partners (e.g. legal, regulatory, raw materials, innovation, sustainability)
• Develop a proactive enterprise-wide chemicals management vision and strategy
• Work with internal teams to guide chemicals management improvements across our supply chain
• Partner with key internal and external stakeholders to gather insights, influence industry standards, and move industry towards better chemicals management
• Support innovation teams to avoid regrettable substitutions and promote green chemistry principles in new product development
• Anticipate and manage chemicals related issues to avoid fines, loss of revenue, and reputational damage

Qualifications

• Experience working with innovation teams and green chemistry concepts a plus
• 15+ years of experience applying chemistry concepts in consumer product companies or related industries
• Bachelors in Chemistry or related science degree, advanced degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to convey complex information in a simple, easily understood to diverse groups of partners
• Capability to influence stakeholders from across the organization and build relationships with external partners
• Strong presentation skills and demonstrated executive presence
• Demonstrated experience creating and implementing chemical management strategies that go beyond compliance

MUST HAVES
Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.