Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of APAC Government Affairs to join our team. As the APAC Government Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for promoting NSF standards, protocols, and interests with APAC legislative and regulatory bodies, as well as engaging with external stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on legislative and regulatory initiatives in the APAC region.
Principal Accountabilities
Develop and nurture relationships with legislative and regulatory entities in APAC.
Actively influence legislative and regulatory initiatives that impact NSF's interests.
Provide timely intelligence on pending legislative and regulatory actions affecting drinking water and other areas of interest to NSF.
Advocate for the use of accredited third-party certification schemes in regulatory compliance.
Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including industry associations, NGOs, and other relevant organizations.
Represent NSF at policy forums, conferences, and industry events.
Perform other duties as required to support the objectives of NSF.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with federal legislative or regulatory bodies.
Demonstrated ability to influence legislative proposals and navigate regulatory environments.
Strong knowledge of the drinking water industry and regulatory compliance requirements in APAC countries.
Ability to work independently as a member of a remote team, effectively managing priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate Degree in a related field.
Multilingual.
Regulatory compliance knowledge of the dietary supplement, medical devices and pharma industries.
About Us
At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health by enabling safe food, clean water, and life-enhancing health technologies and products for millions of people around the world. We’re a global leader in standards development, testing, auditing, certification, and knowledge-based solutions for the food, nutrition, water, and life sciences industries. We’re passionate about our work because together, we have a broad impact on our world.
Our growing team of more than 3,000 team members provide services across all continents through our global offices and state-of-the-art laboratories, at our client sites, and from home offices. We’re growing fast and expanding into new areas, and that’s where you come in.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of APAC Government Affairs to join our team. As the APAC Government Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for promoting NSF standards, protocols, and interests with APAC legislative and regulatory bodies, as well as engaging with external stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on legislative and regulatory initiatives in the APAC region.
Principal Accountabilities
Develop and nurture relationships with legislative and regulatory entities in APAC.
Actively influence legislative and regulatory initiatives that impact NSF's interests.
Provide timely intelligence on pending legislative and regulatory actions affecting drinking water and other areas of interest to NSF.
Advocate for the use of accredited third-party certification schemes in regulatory compliance.
Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including industry associations, NGOs, and other relevant organizations.
Represent NSF at policy forums, conferences, and industry events.
Perform other duties as required to support the objectives of NSF.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with federal legislative or regulatory bodies.
Demonstrated ability to influence legislative proposals and navigate regulatory environments.
Strong knowledge of the drinking water industry and regulatory compliance requirements in APAC countries.
Ability to work independently as a member of a remote team, effectively managing priorities and deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate Degree in a related field.
Multilingual.
Regulatory compliance knowledge of the dietary supplement, medical devices and pharma industries.
About Us
At NSF, our mission is to improve human and planet health by enabling safe food, clean water, and life-enhancing health technologies and products for millions of people around the world. We’re a global leader in standards development, testing, auditing, certification, and knowledge-based solutions for the food, nutrition, water, and life sciences industries. We’re passionate about our work because together, we have a broad impact on our world.
Our growing team of more than 3,000 team members provide services across all continents through our global offices and state-of-the-art laboratories, at our client sites, and from home offices. We’re growing fast and expanding into new areas, and that’s where you come in.
Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.
One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work. NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
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