Director, Government Affairs (Semiconductor)

Location: Tokyo, Japan; hybrid work model with time split between the assigned hirify.global site and off-site work

Company

hirify.global develops computing technologies and semiconductor solutions intended to connect and enrich lives worldwide.

What you will do

• Develop and execute government relations strategies supporting a favorable semiconductor policy and regulatory environment for hirify.global in Japan.
• Represent hirify.global on legislative and regulatory matters and support strategies to secure approvals for products and services.
• Coordinate engagement with government bodies, opinion leaders, industry associations, diplomatic missions, business chambers, media, and public-private partnerships.
• Oversee lobbying activities and provide strategic direction to lobbyists, consultants, industry associations, and other external organizations.
• Build relationships with Japanese national, prefectural, and local stakeholders, including METI, MEXT, MIC, the Cabinet Office, the Digital Agency, universities, and national laboratories.
• Monitor emerging industry and government issues, advise on risks, and coordinate engagement opportunities with hirify.global Japan and internal business stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Government Relations, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
• 10+ years of related experience in government relations, regulatory affairs, and/or public affairs within a multinational company, NGO, or government organization.
• Native-level Japanese and business English proficiency required.
• Detailed knowledge of the Government of Japan, including its structure and legislative processes at national, prefectural, and local levels.
• Strong understanding of issues affecting multinational businesses in Japan and policies affecting the semiconductor and technology industries.
• Exceptional diplomatic, negotiation, presentation, writing, verbal communication, partnership, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating government affairs and public policy strategies.
• Business savvy, understanding of computing technologies, and the ability to connect government functions with company objectives with minimal supervision.
• Ability to represent hirify.global credibly with senior government and ministerial officials and work effectively in a multicultural team.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining on-site work at the assigned hirify.global site with off-site work.
• The role is a Position of Trust and requires consent to and successful completion of an extended background investigation, subject to country law.
• Full-time employment on Shift 1 in Japan.
• hirify.global follows ethical hiring practices and does not charge recruitment, medical examination, or other employment-related fees.

Hiring process

• Successful candidates must consent to and pass the required extended background investigation, including education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks where permitted by law.