Analysis Skills, Business Analysis, Business Operations, Business Strategy, Business impact analysis (BIA), Communication Skills, Consulting, Consumer Packaged Goods, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Establish Priorities, Government, Government Relations, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Leadership, Lobbying, Monitor Regulations, Persuasion Skills, Policy Development, Political Science, Preventive Medicine, Project/Program Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Regulations, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Sustainability
Our client, a global consumer products company, is seeking a Government Affairs Manager to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive government affairs strategy aligned with corporate goals and priorities. This role requires a strategic, policy-savvy professional with a deep understanding of the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry and the evolving regulatory landscape impacting the sector.
Key Responsibilities:
Legislative & Regulatory Monitoring: Track and analyze political, legislative, and regulatory developments at the local, state, and federal levels; assess their impact on business operations and priorities.
Advocacy Strategy Development: Identify priority issues and lead the creation and implementation of proactive advocacy strategies that mitigate risk and create competitive advantage.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, policymakers, regulatory bodies, and industry associations to advance the companys public policy interests.
Internal Advisory: Advise senior leadership on public affairs matters, ensuring alignment between external policy trends and internal business strategy.
Project & Consultant Management: Lead cross-functional initiatives and manager external consultants involved in public affairs and government relations activities.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in political science, public policy, government relations, or a related field; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years experience in government affairs, lobbying, or public policy, within or serving the CPG industry
- Strong grasp of legislative and regulatory processes and issues affecting the sector, including plastics, packaging, tariffs, ingredient restrictions, and EU regulations
- Existing network within political institutions and familiarity with sustainability issues and the role of NGOs in the policy space
- Proven ability to develop persuasive messaging and translate complex business objectives into politically actionable strategies
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated project management abilities and capacity to handle complex policy initiatives under pressure
- Experience working in or with global organizations is strongly preferred
- High integrity, proactive mindset, and results-oriented approach
- This is a high-impact opportunity for a government affairs leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution to influence public policy outcomes and protect long-term business interests.
Benefits
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and the company matching shares
- Comprehensive healthcare including mental health support and 401(k) plan matched by employer
- Family benefits including fertility support, fully paid parental leave, caregiver services
- Paid time off, sickness leave, holidays, volunteer time off, summer Fridays & more