APAC Cooling and Refrigerant Industry Research Lead

The APAC Cooling and Refrigerant Industry Research Lead role at Cascade Climate involves leading market analysis to assess the state of next-generation cooling equipment and lifecycle refrigerant management across Southeast Asia, translating insights into program design. The role requires hands-on familiarity with HVACR markets or chemical refrigerant supply chains, ability to build trust with stakeholders, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of post-graduate experience
• Hands-on familiarity with HVACR markets and/or chemical refrigerant supply chains, ideally in East and Southeast Asia
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and strong stakeholder relationships
• Experience conducting market research related to HVACR and/or chemical refrigerant manufacturing, including supply chain logistics and equipment servicing ecosystems (e.g., technicians, distributors)
• Strong understanding of how policy, regulation, and informal practices interact in business contexts across East or Southeast Asian markets
• Willingness and openness to being coached, with the ability to incorporate feedback and grow in the role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a diverse range of stakeholders across various countries and languages
• Fluent in English plus regional language skills, particularly conversational proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, or Thai
• Ability and willingness to work across time zones with stakeholders in APAC and Cascade employees in the US

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Opportunity to work on high-potential climate solutions