Business Director, Building & Construction   Employer: Arkema Inc. Job Location: Philadelphia , PA Cash Compensation: Industry Type: Building Owners Job Description: The Business Director, Energy and Building & Construction will develop and implement strategy and have P&L responsibility for the business. He/she will be responsible for North and South America. Responsibilities will include: *Build and develop a high-energy, innovative team that sets the standard for performance and deliverables for the organization. *Develop analytical mind-set and capabilities in his/her team to utilize financial portfolio analysis to guide decision-making, including: profitability analysis by product, customer, industry segment; manufacturing rationalization; product rationalization; pricing analysis by product, customer, industry; R&D product portfolio management; identifying new growth opportunities, etc. *Restructure the business through the use of in-depth analysis of the business *Realign asset base and assure physical assets are capable of delivering business needs while operating in a safe and environmentally conscientious way *Identify growth opportunities for the business EDUCATION - Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in a technical discipline. An MBA is a plus. EXPERIENCE - Prior Experience managing a P&L - Strong analytical as well as strategic capabilities - Experience operating in a matrix environment - Demonstrated ability to define and deliver value to the customer - Strong marketing acumen - Safety and Environmentally conscientious MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP - Strong leader with the capability to advance into larger roles - Ability to reshape the organization, create Company Description: Arkema is a world-class producer of industrial chemicals, including acrylics, PMMA, thiochemicals, fluorochemicals, and hydrogen peroxide and of performance products like technical polymers, specialty chemical organic peroxides and additives. Arkema is a leading producer in most of its product lines. Arkema's 20 plants in North America account for 25% of the company's sales. Worldwide, Arkema has annual sales of EUR 5.7 billion ($7 billion) and 15,200 employees, 80 industrial sites in more than 40 countries and six research and development centers. As a global chemical player, Arkema consists of three coherent and related business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products. Present in over 40 countries with 18,400 employees, Arkema achieves sales of 5.7 billion ($6.7 billion). With its six research centers in France, the United States and Japan, and internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets.