Senior Director (f/m/d) Government Affairs for Digital Regulation

If you really want to make a difference – make it with us!
As a tech company and world leader in developing and producing the most advanced engineering and digital technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate and fostering digitalization - all thanks to our employees. Every day, Siemens creates impact by providing innovative solutions tackling challenges in the areas such as additive manufacturing, automation, software systems, connectivity and edge, data analytics and artificial intelligence, simulation and digital twin sustainable energy and infrastructure. Innovative solutions that have one clear goal: making the world a more livable, sustainable, and inclusive world.
Siemens is committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through its products and solutions, its responsible business practices in ~200 countries, through strategic partnerships and targeted community activities.
We are looking for a “Senior DirectorGovernment Affairs”, with focus on Digital Regulation who will support the Government Affairs teams globally with a focus on Germany and the EU. The ideal candidate

• has a strong affinity to technology and a willingness to deep-dive into technology markets ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) to industrial data and additive manufacturing
• understands the impact of changes in regulation on national and global technology markets
• is responsible for engaging and partnering with policy makers on digital policy issues
• understands and can assess geopolitical drivers and trends and their respective impacts on digital and manufacturing policies and regulation connected to Siemens

Your New Role – What You Will Do

• You will leverage your profound expertise on Digital Regulation to shape an enabling ecosystem for the digital transformation of industry
• To achieve this, you will provide regulatory foresight and work with internal stakeholders to develop policy positions on the regulation of technology markets, with a clear focus on digital technologies in the industrial B2B context
• You will leverage your broad network to engage and partner with policy makers and the regulatory expert community from leading companies, academia and think tanks
• You will use your sound (geo-)political understanding to assess the drivers, the content and potential impacts (risks and opportunities) of regulation and policy
• You will represent Siemens interests externally in relevant policy fora and business associations
• Ideally based in Berlin, you will work closely with other Government Affairs as well as legal, communications, and business functions in Germany, the EU and major global markets

Your Responsibilities

• Research, anticipate and monitor relevant legislation, policy initiatives, and funding opportunities in Siemens Core Technologies, communicating their implications for Siemens’ business activities to your internal business partners, providing recommendations for decision-making and external advocacy
• Develop national, regional and global best practices and general principles for Digital Regulation which serve as a coherent narrative across the company
• Write policy briefings on Digital Regulation for Managing Board Members and expert functions (e.g. Technology, Strategy, Businesses) in preparation of political meetings and high-level events
• Engage with policy makers to provide recommendations, shaping an innovation- and technology-friendly regulatory environment

Your Qualifications

• You have an excellent university degree in economics, law, business, engineering, political sciences or in a related field of expertise. Expertise in regulatory economics, competition law or competition economics would be a plus
• You have at least 7 years of professional experience in a relevant public or private environment (e.g., in national ministries, the European Commission, think tanks, in European industry associations or in relevant departments of a large company)
• You have an astute understanding of market regulation, ideally regulation of technology or B2B markets
• You have a proven track record of building trusted relationships with political stakeholders to shape a conducive regulatory environment for technology
• You have demonstrated experience in compiling high level reports for top management in both German and English (C2 proficiency) with utmost attention to detail and quality
• You have a passion for politics and a keen interest in technology and digitalization
• You possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• You have project management skills to drive initiatives, taskforces and deliver on tight deadlines
• Integrity and compliance are cornerstones of your work ethic

What we offer.

• 2 to 3 days of mobile working per week as a global standard
• Attractive remuneration package
• Development opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• 30 leave days and a variety of flexible working models that allow time off for yourself and your family
• Find more benefits here

Individual benefits are adapted to meet local legal regulations, the requirements of different job profiles, locations, and individual preferences.
Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.
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