Global Public Affairs & Policy Director

Sandisk; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk, a world-leader in semiconductor memory technology, is seeking a Director of Public Affairs and Policy to lead the strategy and execution of the company’s public policy agenda from Washington, DC. You will shape messaging, build relationships with policymakers, and advance Sandisk’s interests across US and international markets.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO & Vice President, Head of Public Affairs and Policy, you will supervise a team, manage external partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in political science, economics, law, government, public policy, or related field.
• 10+ years of public affairs or government relations experience in a multinational context.
• Experience in tech or semiconductor policy is a plus.
• Strong bipartisan relationships with policymakers and congressional leadership.
• Ability to translate policy into business strategy.
• Proven leadership and team management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of compliance laws regulating political activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public affairs strategies for key markets including the United States and Asia.
• Engage with the U.S. Administration, Congress, industry groups, think tanks, non-profits, and policy influencers to support Sandisk’s business objectives.
• Advance strategic corporate priorities with relevant public affairs stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and adoption of legislation and regulations in line with company and industry interests.
• Establish trusted relationships with key business partners across the company to help identify and inform advocacy priorities and objectives.
• Work cross-functionally across all aspects of the business to understand and identify legislative, regulatory, and policy opportunities and risks to the business and execute strategies to manage those risks and capitalize on potential opportunities.
• Develop expertise on a wide variety of legislative, regulatory, and policy issues affecting Sandisk’s business and timely advise senior executives on such developments and impacts
• Facilitate senior executives’ preparation for meetings with government and industry stakeholders and attend such meetings as necessary
• Identify key hearings, conferences, and industry organizations and contribute to Sandisk’s informed and active participation to establish the company as a thought leader in policy debates affecting the company’s business and interests
• Prepare various policy materials for internal and external use with stakeholders, including position statements, reports, updates, briefing packages, and talking points
• Occasionally draft remarks for senior executives as pertains to public affairs activities.
• Manage correspondence with government officials and policy stakeholders to ensure it is consistent with Sandisk’s positions on key issues
• Help manage lobbyists, consultants, and the government relations budget

Skills

Public policy

Government relations

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic leadership

Policy analysis

Regulatory affairs

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science / economics / law / government / public policy or related field

J.D. or Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Sandisk, a world-leader in semiconductor memory technology, is seeking a Director of Public Affairs and Policy to lead the strategy and execution of the company’s public policy agenda from Washington, DC. You will shape messaging, build relationships with policymakers, and advance Sandisk’s interests across US and international markets.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO & Vice President, Head of Public Affairs and Policy, you will supervise a team, manage external partners,