The Government Affairs Director is responsible for developing and executing the government affairs strategy for the company’s China operations, ensuring compliance, regulatory alignment, and competitive advantage across its business divisions, which include consumer goods, medical devices, pharmaceuticals & health supplements, and smart hardware. This role requires building and maintaining strong relationships with government authorities, industry associations, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to create a favorable policy environment for business growth in China.
  政府事务总监负责跨国公司在中国区的政府事务战略规划与执行，确保公司在政策法规、行业监管、公共事务等方面的合规性与竞争力。该职位要求与政府部门、行业协会、监管机构及其他利益相关方建立并维护良好的关系，为公司业务发展创造有利的政策环境，支持公司在消费品、医疗器械、保健品药品及智能硬件业务领域的持续增长。

Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis

Develop and implement the company’s government affairs strategy in China, aligning with global and regional objectives. Monitor, analyze, and interpret policies, regulations, and industry trends impacting the company’s business areas (e.g., medical device registration, drug approval processes, consumer goods regulations, and smart hardware standards). Assess the impact of policy changes on the company’s operations and recommend actionable strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities (e.g., National Medical Products Administration, National Health Commission, State Administration for Market Regulation), industry associations, think tanks, and other key stakeholders. Represent the company in industry events, policy discussions, and public affairs forums to advocate for favorable policies and regulations. Support the company’s brand image, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability initiatives from a government affairs perspective.

Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure the company’s operations in China comply with relevant laws and regulations, providing support to internal teams on government-related compliance matters. Advise senior management on regulatory risks, policy changes, and compliance requirements.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Collaborate with business units (e.g., marketing, sales, R&D, production) to support product registration, market access, and other business development needs. Provide training and guidance to internal teams on policy and regulatory issues to enhance their understanding and preparedness.

Crisis Management

Develop and implement crisis response plans for government-related incidents (e.g., policy shifts, regulatory investigations) to safeguard the company’s interests.

战略规划与政策解读 / Strategy and Policy Analysis

制定并实施公司在中国区的政府事务战略，与全球和区域团队协作，确保战略与公司整体目标一致。 监测、分析与解读与公司业务相关的政策法规和行业趋势（如医疗器械注册、药品审批、消费品监管、智能硬件标准等），为公司提供决策支持。 评估政策变化对公司业务的影响，制定应对方案并推动实施。

关系管理 / Stakeholder Engagement

与政府部门（如国家药品监督管理局、国家卫生健康委员会、市场监管总局等）、行业协会、智库及其他关键利益相关方建立并保持良好的关系。 代表公司参与行业活动、政策讨论及公共事务会议，积极推动有利于公司发展的政策制定。 在政府事务层面为公司品牌形象、社会责任及可持续发展战略提供支持。

合规支持 / Compliance and Risk Management

确保公司在中国区的运营符合相关法律法规，协助内部团队处理与政府事务相关的合规问题。 就监管风险、政策变化及合规要求向公司管理层提供咨询和建议。

跨部门协作 / Cross-functional Collaboration

与业务部门（如市场营销、销售、研发、生产等）合作，支持产品注册、市场准入及其他业务发展需求。 为公司内部团队提供政策法规培训，提升对政府事务相关问题的理解与应对能力。

危机管理 / Crisis Management

就政府事务相关的突发事件（如政策变动、监管调查等）制定并实施危机应对方案，确保公司利益最大化。

Education / 教育背景

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in law, political science, public affairs, international relations, medicine, or a related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 本科及以上学历，法律、政治学、公共事务、国际关系、医学或相关专业优先。
• 硕士学位或MBA优先。

Experience / 经验

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in government affairs or public affairs, preferably within multinational companies or relevant industries (consumer goods, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, smart hardware).
• Proven track record of working with government authorities, industry associations, or regulatory agencies.
• In-depth understanding of China’s policy and regulatory environment, especially in the areas of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and smart hardware.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build trust with government officials and stakeholders at various levels.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop effective government affairs strategies in complex environments.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Mandarin.
• High ethical standards and a strong sense of responsibility, capable of handling sensitive information while maintaining the company’s reputation.
• Proactive and forward-thinking, with the ability to anticipate policy changes and their implications.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills, able to thrive in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
• 15年以上政府事务或公共事务相关工作经验，优先考虑跨国公司或相关行业（消费品、医疗器械、药品、智能硬件等）经验。
• 有与政府部门、行业协会或监管机构合作的丰富经验。
• 深刻理解中国政策法规及行业监管环境，尤其是医疗器械、药品、消费品及智能硬件领域。
• 优秀的沟通与谈判能力，能够与不同层级的政府官员及利益相关方建立信任关系。
• 出色的战略思维与问题解决能力，能够在复杂环境中制定有效的政府事务策略。
• 熟练使用中英文进行书面及口头沟通。
• 高度的职业道德与责任感，能够处理敏感信息并维护公司声誉。
• 对政策变化敏感，具备前瞻性思维。
• 优秀的团队协作能力，能够在跨部门环境中发挥领导作用。

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