Senior Director, Asia Government Affairs & Strategic Policy

Job description

Company

Qualcomm Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

Job Area

Legal Group, Legal Group > Government Affairs General Summary:

Position Overview

The Asia Government Affairs position will drive Qualcomm's government engagement, policy advocacy, and ecosystem development strategy across key Southeast Asian markets. This individual will work at the intersection of public policy, technology adoption, and ecosystem development to advance Qualcomm's strategic priorities in AI, edge computing, data centers, PCs, 6G connectivity, and semiconductor innovation. The role requires a highly proactive leader capable of shaping emerging policy frameworks, building trusted relationships with government stakeholders, enabling ecosystem growth, and influencing public sector technology adoption.

• 15+ years in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, diplomacy, or a related field
• Deep APAC experience across multiple major markets
• Strong understanding of technology policy, AI, semiconductors, connectivity, digital economy, and trade issues
• Experience engaging ministers, regulators, and senior policymakers

Leadership Capabilities

• Ability to set regional strategy while empowering country leads
• Strong executive presence with C-suite leaders
• Experience managing geographically distributed teams
• Proven ability to align HQ priorities with local market realities
• Ability to translate policy developments into business opportunities and risks

Key Responsibilities

Policy Strategy & Advocacy

• Proactively identify, monitor, and engage in emerging policy, regulatory, and technology frameworks impacting Qualcomm's business interests across Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.
• Engage with ministries, regulators, digital economy agencies, industry associations, and policymakers to shape policy discussions at an early stage.
• Advocate for technology-neutral, innovation-friendly policies related to:
• Artificial Intelligence and Cloud to Edge Computing
• Semiconductors
• Data Centers
• Digital Infrastructure
• Advanced Connectivity and Wireless Technologies
• Develop policy positions, consultation responses, white papers, and government engagement strategies.
• Advance government understanding of Qualcomm technologies and solutions through structured engagement programs. Position Qualcomm as a trusted advisor on emerging technology trends and implementation opportunities.
• Collaborate with business units, engineering teams, and industry partners.
• Work closely with commercial and business development teams to support public sector opportunities. Identify public sector funding, incentives, and national programs that could accelerate ecosystem adoption.
• Support executive-level government engagements, strategic visits, and high-level stakeholder meetings. Prepare briefing materials, talking points, policy analysis, and stakeholder intelligence reports. Coordinate engagements involving senior Qualcomm leadership with key government officials and strategic partners.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Government, International Relations, Law, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, public sector business development, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with senior government officials and regulatory agencies across Southeast Asia.
• Strong understanding of technology policy and digital economy issues.
• Proven ability to influence policy outcomes and build external coalitions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to operate effectively across cultures and multiple Southeast Asian markets.

Preferred

• Experience in the AI, cloud, computing, semiconductor, telecommunications, or technology sectors.
• Established network within government ministries, digital agencies, industry associations, and technology ecosystems across Asia.
• Experience supporting public-sector technology adoption programs or national digital transformation initiatives.
• Advanced degree (Master's, MBA, Public Policy, Law, or related discipline).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Government Affairs, Business, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Engineering, Legal, or related field.
• 9+ years of Government Affairs, Communications, Industry Associations, or related work experience.

Applicants

Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail [email protected] or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process.

Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies

Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location.

Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.