Albemarle

Corporate Strategy Director

Albemarle$130K — $180K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 5-10+ years of experience in strategy, business management, consulting, or corporate development
  • Experience building strategic frameworks and investment theses
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
  • C-suite presentation experience.

Responsibilities

  • Own the corporate strategy methodology and investment thesis development
  • Lead the enterprise strategic planning process and scenario planning
  • Conduct portfolio reviews for lithium and bromine businesses
  • Collaborate across departments to shape a unified corporate narrative
  • Partner with Investor Relations for consistent external messaging
  • Lead cross-functional strategic projects to address business complexities
  • Prepare executive-quality strategy presentations and documentation

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Diverse resources for professional and personal support.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Albemarle is hiring a Director, Corporate Strategy to own and drive the enterprise strategic planning process, develop growth and investment theses, lead portfolio reviews across our lithium and bromine businesses, and link long-range planning to annual operating plans. This role sits at the center of Albemarle's strategic decision-making architecture, translating market insight and executive direction into capital allocation choices and growth priorities. This position will be hybrid with an in-office presence Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday.

What You Will Do
  • Own the corporate strategy methodology: shape the growth investment thesis, strategic fit analysis of opportunity evaluation, target list governance, and weighting conventions
  • Lead the enterprise strategic planning process, including scenario planning, externality assessments, and strategy-LRP/AOP integration
  • Develop and maintain the investment thesis structure - market beliefs, value chain positioning, right-to-win analysis, strategic posture, and screening criteria
  • Conduct portfolio reviews across lithium and bromine businesses, evaluating growth trajectories, competitive positioning, and capital allocation trade-offs
  • Partner across the organization to build the unified corporate narrative
  • Collaborate with Investor Relations to ensure external messaging is coherent with internal strategy across Board, investor, and analyst audiences
  • Lead cross-functional strategic projects to enable new capabilities or address complex enterprise-level business questions
  • Prepare executive-quality strategy decks, board pre-reads, and pivot/exit narratives as needed
  • Support the VP in building and evolving the Strategy & EBD office's management operating system and governance cadence


Target State Impact
  • Enterprise-wide strategic clarity anchored in profitable growth, enabling faster and higher-quality strategic decisions
  • A repeatable, thesis-driven planning process that connects market intelligence to investment priorities
  • Coherent strategic narrative across internal governance, Board communications, and external investor relations
  • Strengthened scenario planning capability that prepares Albemarle to navigate commodity cycles and geopolitical shifts


Capabilities for Success
  • Strategic frameworks design and facilitation
  • Financial and business acumen - ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations
  • Executive narrative and Board-quality communication
  • Portfolio analysis and capital allocation methodology
  • Scenario planning and externality assessment
  • Cross-functional influence and stakeholder management in a global matrixed organization
  • Associative thinking - connecting disparate market signals into coherent strategic positions


What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 5-10+ years of experience in strategy, business management, consulting, or corporate development
  • Demonstrated experience building strategic frameworks, investment theses, and long-range planning processes
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize quantitative and qualitative inputs
  • Experience presenting to C-suite, Board of Direct


Benefits of joining Albemarle
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

About Albemarle

Albemarle Careers

Join Albemarle, a leader in the specialty chemicals industry, and be part of a company that is renowned for its innovation, leadership, and commitment to sustainability. At Albemarle, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and personal development.

Work You’ll Do

At Albemarle, you will engage in work that pushes the boundaries of science and technology, driving growth and innovation in every project you touch. Our team members are at the forefront of developing solutions that power the potential of our clients across the globe.

Explore Career Paths

Whether you're seeking an internship, a graduate opportunity, or a seasoned professional position, Albemarle has a variety of roles to fit your skills and ambitions. We are hiring in multiple disciplines including research, operations, sales, and management.

Innovate with Us

Join a team of over 5,000 dedicated professionals who work at the intersection of chemistry, technology, and sustainability. Our collaborative culture fosters diversity and inclusion, ensuring a wide range of perspectives lead to better solutions.

Professional Growth and Development

Albemarle is committed to the professional development of its employees. With comprehensive training programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning opportunities, we ensure that your career development is ongoing. Our leadership is deeply invested in the innovation and growth of our team members.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. More than that, our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and accountability. At Albemarle, you’ll find a supportive network and a team-oriented environment where every member’s contribution is valued.

Networking and Career Advancement

We encourage our employees to grow their networks within and beyond the company. Albemarle’s strong industry connections and its emphasis on networking help pave the way for significant career advancement and cross-functional opportunities.

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Learn more about Albemarle
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$24.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$375.7 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+4.4%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
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