Director, Government Relations (MY/SEA)
Hybrid (Malaysia (Cyberjaya / Penang))Full-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Director leading AMD's government relations strategy and stakeholder engagement in Malaysia and key Southeast Asia markets, serving as primary interface with government officials, regulators, and strategic stakeholders to advance business, policy, and investment objectives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior government officials, policymakers, regulators and other relevant stakeholders.
- Serve as AMD's primary representative before relevant ministries, agencies and public institutions.
- Lead engagement in Malaysia with MITI, MOF, Ministry of Digital, MIDA, state governments and economic development authorities, and the U.S. Embassy.
- Prepare and support executive-level engagements with ministers, agency heads and senior government leaders.
- Monitor, analyze and help shape policy developments affecting AMD's business and investment priorities.
- Develop advocacy strategies that support sustainable business growth and investment objectives.
- Prepare policy positions, executive briefing materials, talking points and stakeholder engagement plans.
- Represent AMD in consultations on legislation, regulation and industrial policy initiatives.
- Advise on government priorities related to semiconductors, AI and the digital economy, technology investment incentives, research and innovation, international trade and export controls, and workforce development.
- Support major capital investment, expansion, design, R&D and related projects in Malaysia.
- Coordinate external stakeholder engagement for incentive programs, grants and strategic partnerships.
- Build the case for government support of business initiatives and investments.
- Identify opportunities arising from national technology and industrial development programs
- Serve as a trusted advisor to regional and corporate leadership on political, regulatory and geopolitical developments.
- Provide risk assessments and strategic recommendations regarding government actions and policy changes.
- Coordinate cross-functional responses to emerging regulatory and public policy matters.
- Deliver regular executive reporting on stakeholder engagement and policy developments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, Law, Business, or related field.
Skills
Required:Stakeholder managementPublic policy analysisAdvocacy and communicationsStrategic advisory
Benefits
- Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
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