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American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Global professional association for chemical engineers

Director – Center for Chemical Process Safety

Account Management +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRemote in USA$180k - $190k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering or a related field is required; an MBA or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • At least 15 years of industry experience, including process safety leadership, is required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the technical, regulatory, and management aspects of process safety is required.
  • A proven track record in program management and execution is required.
  • Recognized expertise in process safety, loss prevention, or a related field is required.
  • Strong business development and relationship management skills are required.
  • Experience working in global and cross-cultural environments is required.
  • Familiarity with contracts, licensing, and intellectual property considerations is required.
  • The ability to lead across geographically distributed teams is required.
  • Approximately 20% travel, including international travel, is expected.

Responsibilities

  • Lead membership growth, retention, and engagement strategy across North America.
  • Manage relationships with more than 150 member organizations, aligning with their process safety needs.
  • Develop and execute targeted engagement plans for key members and stakeholders.
  • Recruit new member companies, focusing on large, strategic organizations.
  • Lead regional business development and revenue generation initiatives.
  • Oversee the full membership lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and retention.
  • Partner with internal teams on dues, receivables, and member communications.
  • Deliver CCPS programs, including workshops, conferences, regional meetings, and assessments.
  • Engage members through technical discussions to identify needs and expand opportunities.
  • Provide global technical leadership and subject matter expertise.
  • Coordinate process safety and engagement support across regions and AIChE divisions.
  • Partner with CCPS leadership to ensure alignment and consistent service delivery.
  • Support regional leaders in business development and member engagement efforts.
  • Manage the regional budget, resources, staff, and consultants.
  • Build and lead a high-performing, collaborative team.
  • Represent CCPS and AIChE with industry, government, and partners.
  • Support Responsible Collaboration and external outreach initiatives.
  • Direct and indirectly supervise staff and consultants supporting regional activities.
  • Oversee teams involved in business development, technical services, and member engagement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Relevant certifications are preferred, such as CCPSC, PE, or CSP.
  • Understanding of AIChE/CCPS or similar member-driven organizations is preferred.

About the Company

American Institute of Chemical Engineers

Global professional association for chemical engineers

AIChE is a global professional association for chemical engineers. It provides resources, networking, career tools, events, and publications through a member portal. It differentiates itself with a large international membership and broad coverage across traditional process industries and emerging fields like nanobiotechnology, plus exclusive job listings and member discounts. Its goal is to support chemical engineers’ professional development by sharing knowledge, connecting professionals worldwide, and presenting opportunities to learn and advance in their careers.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1908

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