Director Government Affairs - CHINA
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 4, 2026).
The role serves as the primary interface between UL Solutions and government stakeholders, supports regulatory and policy engagement aligned with enterprise priorities, and provides strategic counsel to regional and global leadership on public policy, regulatory developments, and geopolitical considerations impacting business operations in China.
Government & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead engagement with central, provincial, and local government authorities in China to support UL Solutions’ business objectives and operational needs.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, ministries, industry associations, chambers of commerce, and relevant external stakeholders.
- Represent UL Solutions in high‑level external engagements, forums, and policy platforms to advance corporate interests and visibility.
Policy & Regulatory Strategy
- Monitor, analyze, and assess public policy, regulatory, and legislative developments in China relevant to UL Solutions’ businesses
- Develop and execute government affairs and policy engagement strategies aligned with enterprise, regional, and global public affairs priorities
- Provide timely policy insights and risk assessments to regional and global stakeholders to inform decision‑making
Enterprise & Business Support
- Support market access, regulatory approvals, and operational continuity through proactive government engagement
- Partner with internal functions including Legal, Sustainability, Trade, PPIM, and Business Units to align government affairs activity with business priorities
- Contribute to enterprise initiatives related to TIC, sustainability, digitalization, energy transition, and emerging regulatory themes
Leadership & Internal Coordination
- Serve as the China lead within the Global Government Affairs / Public Affairs network
- Coordinate China‑related government affairs inputs into regional and global planning, scenario analysis, and issue management
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on China policy, regulatory, and geopolitical developments
Required
- Extensive experience in government affairs, public policy, or regulatory engagement in China
- Demonstrated expertise in China’s regulatory and governmental environment at central and local levels
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a multinational, matrixed organization
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate policy insights into business‑relevant guidance
Preferred
- Experience in regulated or industrial sectors, including TIC, manufacturing, technology, energy, or related fields
- Prior engagement with industry associations and international stakeholders
- Ability to manage complex issues involving regulatory risk, geopolitics, and public policy
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