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Government Affairs, (Sr) Director

Finans, bank och juridik · Juridiska tjänster · Regelefterlevnad

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Lead state and local government affairs strategy for Synopsys in China, driving engagement with legislators and regulators. You will build relationships, represent the company on policy matters, and analyze potential business impacts to inform strategy and enable growth in the technology and semiconductor sectors.

Ansvarsområden

  • Lead state and local government affairs strategy, driving engagement with legislators, regulators, and policymakers across targeted countries in China.
  • Build and maintain bipartisan relationships with key stakeholders across state legislatures, regulatory agencies, and local jurisdictions.
  • Represent Synopsys in discussions related to legislation, regulation, and public policy impacting microelectronics, R&D, tax, workforce, and supply chain.
  • Anticipate and evaluate policy developments, assessing risks, opportunities, and potential business impact, then translate findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Develop and communicate coordinated responses to policy proposals, working closely with internal leadership to align positioning and priorities.
  • Collaborate with trade associations, industry groups, and external partners to advance Synopsys' objectives and amplify our voice in the policy ecosystem.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams across Legal, Marketing, Workforce, and Go-To-Market to ensure alignment between public policy strategy and broader corporate objectives.

Krav

  • Proven experience in government affairs at the China or local level, ideally within the technology, semiconductor, or engineering sector.
  • Established relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders across Chinese governments.
  • Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes, including how bills move through state legislatures and how regulatory agencies operate.
  • Experience representing a technology or engineering-driven organization, or working within a relevant industry association on policy matters.
  • Deep knowledge of policy areas such as microelectronics, R&D incentives, tax policy, workforce development, and supply chain.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree such as JD, MBA, MPA, or MPP is preferred.
  • Ability to analyze complex policy issues and translate them into clear business implications for executives and cross-functional teams.

Önskade kvalifikationer

  • You know how to move initiatives forward in environments that are constantly evolving and often ambiguous, without waiting for perfect information.
  • You build relationships at all levels, from local policymakers to senior executives, and maintain credibility with both.
  • You are proactive and forward-thinking, anticipating risks and opportunities before they become urgent issues that require reactive responses.
  • You balance strategic thinking with execution, knowing when to lead from the front and when to dive into the details yourself.
  • You are comfortable managing multiple priorities and stakeholders without losing clarity or focus, keeping everyone aligned and moving.
  • You communicate clearly and effectively, tailoring your approach depending on the audience, whether that is a state senator or a VP of Engineering.
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Beijing, China

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