Government Affairs Leader Chile

Vylor; Paine; Presencial; CLP 90.000.000 - 130.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vylor is seeking a Government & Industry Affairs Leader in Santiago, Chile, to design and drive country-specific advocacy strategies that align with business priorities. The role involves risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration to support regulatory objectives.

You will work with the international team to shape global public policy positions and translate policy into commercial actions, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and ethics standards.

Formación

• Minimum of five years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related role.
• Experience within a multinational corporation or industry association.
• Strong knowledge of Chilean government and regulatory processes.
• Ability to analyze legislation and advocate corporate positions with senior policymakers.
• Proven ability to cultivate senior-level relationships including growers and value-chain partners.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to ~30%.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design and implementation of country-specific advocacy and public affairs strategies.
• Identify political and non-technical risks and develop mitigation and engagement plans.
• Build and sustain relationships with key external stakeholders while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Advocate for company positions on legislative proposals using cross-functional resources.
• Collaborate with global teams to align local policy with commercial objectives.
• Ensure activities comply with laws including FCPA.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Public policy advocacy

Regulatory analysis

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Travel willingness

Descripción del empleo

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

The Government & Industry Affairs Leader is responsible for leading the Chile Government & Industry Affairs agenda, shaping and executing advocacy strategies that protect freedom to operate, enable growth, and strengthen the company’s positioning in the political and regulatory environment.

Location: Santiago de Chile, Chile

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Risk Management

• Lead the design and implementation of country‑specific advocacy and public affairs strategies aligned with business priorities.
• Identify political and non‑technical risks and develop integrated advocacy, risk‑mitigation, and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy

• Build, manage, and sustain relationships with key external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with applicable local regulations.
• Effectively advocate for the company’s positions on legislative and regulatory proposals, leveraging Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, and External Affairs resources.

Enterprise & Global Collaboration

• Collaborate with the International Government & Industry Affairs team to contribute to the development and alignment of global public policy positions.
• Support local operations with strategic insights that connect public affairs activity to commercial and operational objectives.

Compliance & Values

• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with the company’s core values, the highest standards of ethical conduct, and all applicable laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related role, preferably across diverse assignments.
• Experience within a multinational corporation or industry association, particularly in innovative industries and/or the food and agriculture sectors.
• Strong knowledge of the Chilean government, multilateral agencies, trade associations, and political and regulatory decision‑making processes.
• Solid understanding of how government policies are developed and implemented, with the ability to analyze legislation and advocate corporate positions with senior policymakers, legislative staff, and public officials.
• Proven capability to identify political and non‑technical risks and integrate mitigation strategies into business and product commercialization plans
• Demonstrated success in cultivating, managing, and leveraging senior‑level stakeholder relationships, including growers and agriculture value‑chain partners.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment, capable of navigating complex and ambiguous environments.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 30% of the time.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.