APAC Government Affairs Director: Strategy & Policy

Qualcomm; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. is seeking a senior leader to drive Asia government affairs, guiding engagement, policy advocacy, and ecosystem development across Southeast Asia.

The role intersects public policy, tech adoption, and ecosystem growth to advance Qualcomm's priorities in AI, edge computing, data centers, 6G, and semiconductors. The candidate will shape regional strategy, build relationships with government stakeholders, and lead distributed teams while translating policy

Qualifications

• 15+ years of government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, diplomacy, or related field.
• Strong APAC experience across multiple markets in Southeast Asia.
• Deep understanding of technology policy, AI, semiconductors, connectivity, digital economy, and trade issues.
• Experience engaging ministers, regulators, and senior policymakers.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage in policy, regulatory, and technology frameworks across Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan.
• Engage with ministries, regulators, digital economy agencies, industry associations, and policymakers to shape policy discussions.
• Develop policy positions, responses, white papers, and government engagement strategies.

Skills

Government affairs

APAC experience

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Policy/ Government/ IR/ Law/ Economics/ Engineering

Job description

Qualcomm Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. is seeking a senior leader to drive Asia government affairs, guiding engagement, policy advocacy, and ecosystem development across Southeast Asia.

The role intersects public policy, tech adoption, and ecosystem growth to advance Qualcomm's priorities in AI, edge computing, data centers, 6G, and semiconductors. The candidate will shape regional strategy, build relationships with government stakeholders, and lead distributed teams while translating policy