# Director of Government Affairs

**Company:** [Altana](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/altana)
**Location:** Brussels, Belgium
**Role:** Business Development
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Government Affairs, Public Policy, Eu Legislative Processes, Regulatory Analysis, Policy Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Lobbying, Policy Briefs, Negotiation, Eu Lobbying Compliance
**Posted:** 2026-07-17

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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