Chief Public Affairs & Policy Officer

Personal Care Products Council; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 315,000 - 385,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Care Products Council seeks an accomplished senior executive to lead public affairs, policy communications, media relations, and external engagement. Reporting to the President & CEO, the EVP will shape strategy and serve as a trusted external voice for the cosmetics and personal care industry.

This policy-driven leadership role requires translating complex regulatory and political issues into compelling narratives, building consensus among member companies, and engaging policymakers,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in public affairs, policy communications, government relations, advocacy, or a related field.
• Significant experience in a complex regulatory environment, ideally in a trade association, consumer products industry, public affairs firm, or government-facing organization.
• Proven success leading, developing, and managing professional teams, with ability to advise and collaborate with CEO, Board, and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy: develop and execute an integrated public affairs and external engagement strategy.
• Lead external engagement: build trusted relationships with media, coalitions, and stakeholders; serve as a principal external voice.
• Shape the narrative: translate complex issues into clear, persuasive messages for policy, regulatory, and reputational objectives.
• Drive advocacy communications: work with government affairs, regulatory, legal, and scientific teams on federal and state priorities.
• Build alignment: navigate diverse member perspectives and build consensus around industry positions.
• Build trust and reputation: establish PCPC as a credible voice with policymakers, media, and other audiences.
• Committee engagement: serve as the staff lead for PCPC’s Communications Steering Committee and drive priorities.
• Lead the function and drive partnership: manage the Public Affairs & Communications team, budget, resources, and cross-functional partnerships.
• Manage issues and reputation: anticipate issues and coordinate timely responses to breaking news and crises.

Skills

Public affairs

Policy communications

Media relations

External engagement

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Personal Care Products Council seeks an accomplished senior executive to lead public affairs, policy communications, media relations, and external engagement. Reporting to the President & CEO, the EVP will shape strategy and serve as a trusted external voice for the cosmetics and personal care industry.

This policy-driven leadership role requires translating complex regulatory and political issues into compelling narratives, building consensus among member companies, and engaging policymakers,