Director of Government Affairs
Leads Altana’s European Union government relations strategy, policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and lobbying efforts. Requires 10+ years in government affairs or public policy, deep knowledge of EU legislative processes, and strong communication and negotiation skills.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive government affairs strategies aligned with company goals.
- Monitor and analyze EU legislative and regulatory developments and advise senior management on policy issues.
- Build relationships with the European Commission, European Parliament, Council of the EU, member-state governments, industry associations, and other stakeholders.
- Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and public forums.
- Develop policy positions and lead lobbying efforts to influence policy and regulatory outcomes.
- Draft position papers, policy briefs, advocacy materials, presentations, and reports.
- Coordinate with marketing, sales, product teams, external consultants, lobbyists, and industry coalitions.
- Communicate complex policy issues to policymakers, stakeholders, the public, and senior management.
- Ensure compliance with EU lobbying and political activity regulations.
- Report regularly on government affairs activities and outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or a related role, with a strong focus on federal institutions.
- Proven success in policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
- In-depth knowledge of EU legislative and regulatory processes.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English.
Compensation and Benefits
- Specific compensation and benefit details are available from the recruiter during the hiring process.
Skills
Government Affairs, Public Policy, Eu Legislative Processes, Regulatory Analysis, Policy Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Lobbying, Policy Briefs, Negotiation, Eu Lobbying Compliance
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