Government Affairs Director

• Identify and assess emerging sustainability, chemicals and product-related policy developments
• Translate complex regulatory changes into business implications and strategic recommendations
• Serve as subject matter expert on priority policy issues
• Advise senior leaders on risks, opportunities and potential business impacts
• Establish and coordinate cross-functional teams to evaluate and respond to regulatory developments
• Develop and support advocacy strategies with trade associations, industry coalitions and government affairs colleagues
• Build and maintain relationships with industry associations, regulators, policymakers and partner organisations
• Provide horizon scanning and early warning of legislative, regulatory and geopolitical developments impacting products, operations, supply chain or growth strategy
• Report to the Global Head of Government Affairs and Policy within the Legal function

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Long-standing experience in life sciences government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, sustainability policy, chemicals policy, environmental policy, or a related field
• Experience leading cross-functional projects or governance processes involving Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Commercial or other business functions
• Experience working with government affairs colleagues in different regions and jurisdictions in a multinational matrix organisation
• Experience representing an organization through life sciences trade associations, industry coalitions, government consultations, or regulatory engagement activities
• Experience working across multiple geographic regions, including Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific
• Experience supporting business responses to major regulatory or legislative changes, including cross-functional governance and implementation planning

• Health care program
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive, competitive benefit programs