21 Government Relations Specialist jobs in Malaysia

Public Affairs Manager

ProVeg e.V.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Public Affairs Manager to lead our policy and corporate engagement efforts in Spain. This critical role will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with key corporate, government, and NGO stakeholders to advance our mission of fostering a more sustainable and equitable food system, with a specific focus on accelerating the protein transition and advocating for more ambitious action from supermarkets and government.

You will be responsible for cultivating relationships with food companies (particularly retailers) and policymakers, positioning ProVeg as a trusted partner on healthy, sustainable diets and protein diversification. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Spanish political landscape, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of influencing decision-makers.

Job Details

Reports to: Senior Communications Manager - ProVeg Spain
Location: Remote, based in Spain, within travelling distance of Madrid
Hours: Full-time (40h/week)
Key relationships:

  • Corporate Engagement Managers, PV Countries
  • Senior Policy Manager, EU Policy
  • Other relevant internal departments and external stakeholders
Tasks
  • Working closely with ProVeg International, develop and implement a 3-year strategy for corporate and policy engagement in Spain, with clear annual objectives and key results.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with government institutions, policymakers, supermarket federations, major food retailers, foodservice companies, and NGOs.
  • Monitor national legislative developments related to sustainability and food systems; draft policy briefs and advocacy materials to influence decisions on the protein transition.
  • Develop and execute strategies to increase Spanish supermarkets' ambition regarding the protein transition, encouraging target-setting and promoting best practices for increasing the share of plant-based sales.
  • Conduct ongoing research and analysis of public opinion, consumer trends, and scientific developments related to plant-based diets to shape evidence-led strategy.
  • Work closely with the Senior Communications Manager to develop impactful strategic communication plans to drive public and stakeholder engagement.
  • Represent ProVeg at national B2B conferences, food systems roundtables, and other strategic events.
  • Organise and facilitate stakeholder engagement initiatives, including roundtables and webinars.
  • Identify relevant Spanish funding opportunities and support the development of funding proposals led by ProVeg International.
Requirements

Required qualifications and experience:

  • Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, International Relations, or a related field; further studies e.g. MBA an asset.
  • At least seven years of experience in public affairs, policy, or advocacy in Spain, ideally in the fields of food systems, public health, or sustainability.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Spanish policy-making structures, key stakeholders, and legislative processes.
  • A proven track record of building relationships with government agencies, supermarket executives, NGOs, and thought leaders.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in both Spanish (native or near-native level) and English.
  • Strong project management and organisational skills with an eye for detail.
  • Ability to synthesise complex data and policy insights into compelling strategies and messaging.
  • Self-motivated, proactive and collaborative team player.
  • Willingness to travel for stakeholder meetings and events.

Preferred:

  • Existing network within the Spanish food retail or policy landscape.
  • Experience in supermarket engagement or corporate sustainability advocacy
Benefits
  • Make a real difference: Help transform the food system as part of a global movement for healthier, more sustainable food.
  • Career development: Access a dedicated training budget and development opportunities.
  • Work-life balance: Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office flexibility.
  • Wellbeing: Mental health support through Headspace and a strong team culture.
  • Equipment: We provide a work laptop and all essential tools.
  • Purpose-driven community: Be part of a passionate team working towards impactful change.

When?

Application deadline: 31 August 2025

Start date: As soon as possible

Further information

Your application should include a cover letter addressing your motivation and how you meet the person specification criteria and a CV. Please submit your application in English using our online form on our website.

Unfortunately, applications submitted via JOIN only won't be considered.
Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas on the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI, or written in a language other than English, will be disregarded.

The upcoming steps include:

  1. Online Cognitive Aptitude Test and a Personality Test.
  2. A first online interview with the People & Culture team.
  3. Online trial task.
  4. Final interview with the hiring manager.
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Public Affairs Manager

Kelantan, Kelantan ProVeg e.V.

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We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Public Affairs Manager to lead our policy and corporate engagement efforts in Spain. This critical role will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with key corporate, government, and NGO stakeholders to advance our mission of fostering a more sustainable and equitable food system, with a specific focus on accelerating the protein transition and advocating for more ambitious action from supermarkets and government. You will be responsible for cultivating relationships with food companies (particularly retailers) and policymakers, positioning ProVeg as a trusted partner on healthy, sustainable diets and protein diversification. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the Spanish political landscape, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of influencing decision-makers. Job Details Reports to: Senior Communications Manager - ProVeg Spain Location: Remote, based in Spain, within travelling distance of Madrid Hours: Full-time (40h/week) Key relationships: Corporate Engagement Managers, PV Countries Senior Policy Manager, EU Policy Other relevant internal departments and external stakeholders Tasks

Working closely with ProVeg International, develop and implement a 3-year strategy for corporate and policy engagement in Spain, with clear annual objectives and key results. Build and maintain strong relationships with government institutions, policymakers, supermarket federations, major food retailers, foodservice companies, and NGOs. Monitor national legislative developments related to sustainability and food systems; draft policy briefs and advocacy materials to influence decisions on the protein transition. Develop and execute strategies to increase Spanish supermarkets' ambition regarding the protein transition, encouraging target-setting and promoting best practices for increasing the share of plant-based sales. Conduct ongoing research and analysis of public opinion, consumer trends, and scientific developments related to plant-based diets to shape evidence-led strategy. Work closely with the Senior Communications Manager to develop impactful strategic communication plans to drive public and stakeholder engagement. Represent ProVeg at national B2B conferences, food systems roundtables, and other strategic events. Organise and facilitate stakeholder engagement initiatives, including roundtables and webinars. Identify relevant Spanish funding opportunities and support the development of funding proposals led by ProVeg International. Requirements

Required qualifications and experience: Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, International Relations, or a related field; further studies e.g. MBA an asset. At least seven years of experience in public affairs, policy, or advocacy in Spain, ideally in the fields of food systems, public health, or sustainability. Demonstrated knowledge of Spanish policy-making structures, key stakeholders, and legislative processes. A proven track record of building relationships with government agencies, supermarket executives, NGOs, and thought leaders. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in both Spanish (native or near-native level) and English. Strong project management and organisational skills with an eye for detail. Ability to synthesise complex data and policy insights into compelling strategies and messaging. Self-motivated, proactive and collaborative team player. Willingness to travel for stakeholder meetings and events. Preferred: Existing network within the Spanish food retail or policy landscape. Experience in supermarket engagement or corporate sustainability advocacy Benefits

Make a real difference: Help transform the food system as part of a global movement for healthier, more sustainable food. Career development: Access a dedicated training budget and development opportunities. Work-life balance: Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office flexibility. Wellbeing: Mental health support through Headspace and a strong team culture. Equipment: We provide a work laptop and all essential tools. Purpose-driven community: Be part of a passionate team working towards impactful change. When? Application deadline: 31 August 2025 Start date: As soon as possible Further information Your application should include a cover letter addressing your motivation and how you meet the person specification criteria and a CV. Please submit your application in English using our online form on our website. Unfortunately, applications submitted via JOIN only won't be considered. Important: Please make sure to use your own words and ideas on the cover letter. The goal is for us to know you better in order to assess if this role and your motivation are a good fit. Letters written with AI, or written in a language other than English, will be disregarded. The upcoming steps include: Online Cognitive Aptitude Test and a Personality Test. A first online interview with the People & Culture team. Online trial task. Final interview with the hiring manager.

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Public Affairs Lead, TMS

Petaling Jaya, Selangor Sanofi Group

Posted 6 days ago

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**_About the Job_**
We are an innovative global healthcare company with a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicine. Across different countries, our talented teams are determined to deliver a best-in-class customer experience using the best of digital, artificial intelligence and personal know-how. With a focus on immunology that extends to innovation in diabetes and transplant medicines, we pursue progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
The Public Affairs Lead will coordinate and lead Public Affairs activities across Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore (TMS) territories within scope, integrating corporate and business objectives for both Pharma and Vaccines portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
**1) Strategic Leadership**
+ Develop and implement public affairs strategies aligned with corporate objectives and the businesses.
+ Provide strategic public affairs and issues management to the Head of Corporate Affairs MCO and cross-functional teams.
**2) Stakeholder Management**
+ Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, and policy influencers.
+ Represent Sanofi's interests to government ministers, national policy decision makers, trade associations, and patient organizations.
+ Develop and implement a strategic stakeholder engagement program to build trusted relationships with key influencers.
**3) Policy Advocacy & Business Growth**
+ Shape the external environment to support sustainable growth and enhance Sanofi's industry leadership.
+ Advocate for improvements to pricing, access regulations, and new market opportunities aligned with business needs.
+ Position Sanofi as an industry leader, lobbying for a better ecosystem to support life sciences industry growth.
**4) Cross-Functional Coordination**
+ Coordinate public affairs activities across TMS countries, ensuring alignment with the "One Sanofi Voice" approach.
+ Work across business units to identify cross-cutting policy priorities and ensure consistent external messaging.
+ Support corporate functions and GBUs with public affairs expertise to advance business objectives.
**_About You_**
+ Degree in Law, Mass Communications, Public Affairs, Public Policy or similar discipline.
+ A minimum of 5-years Healthcare exposure with good understanding of stakeholder engagement techniques, government affairs, market access and policymaking process.
+ Demonstrated strong understanding of government relations, policy and market shaping, plus lobbying efforts and experience in leading a Public Affairs or Government Affairs Department in an MNC.
+ Experience in a senior role where business management, networking and leadership skills were a core landscape and relevance to industry/business strategy.
+ Strength in collaboration and influencing, a strategic mind set, and a doer.
+ Politically-savvy, interested in engaging with a large variety of stakeholders with proven leadership ability.
+ Productive network with key media, government, policy and industry stakeholders and suppliers.
+ Proven ability to operate in a cross cultural, complex matrix environment, as well as in stakeholder management.
+ Analytical and forward thinker, problem solver, results oriented, self-organized and self-starter.
**_Why Choose Us?_**
+ Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
+ Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it's through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
+ Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on continuous learning and professional development.
+ Drive process improvement and innovation in partnership with a motivated and supportive team.
**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn't happen without people - people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let's be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video ( and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com ( !
Global Terms & Conditions and Data Privacy Statement ( is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting or via our movie We are Sanofi ( an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
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Manager, Regional Public Affairs (Policy and Strategy)

Petaling Jaya, Selangor GrabTaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Posted 9 days ago

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About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Get to Know the Team

The Regional Public Affairs team reports directly to the CEO, and leads high-impact projects that align commercial and regulatory goals. The team partners with business teams and public sector stakeholders to drive initiatives that leverage technology for societal impact. You will provide direct exposure to senior leaders and an opportunity to work across diverse business areas to drive strategy.

Get to Know the Role

The Public Affairs team plays a critical strategic role at Grab. Given the dynamic and often intense regulatory scrutiny across the region, this team is essential in navigating complex landscapes, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and developing proactive strategy. In this role, you will create high-impact change and work with a range of teams across SEA. This role is ideal for a strategy professional interested in the intersection of tech and public policy, offering broad exposure and the chance to create meaningful change.

You will report to the Head of Regional Public Affairs and be based in Petaling Jaya, with travel across Southeast Asia as needed.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

You will:

  • Manage end-to-end delivery of projects, from defining clear objectives based on complex business and regulatory needs, to coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring efficient execution.
  • Partner strategy teams on commercial initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment between Grab's business and regulatory goals.
  • Co-create with strategy and product teams to adapt business initiatives to the context of current and anticipated regulatory developments.
  • Develop and implement advocacy strategy, collaborating with country public affairs and regional business teams to meet public policy goals.
  • Work with country public affairs teams to analyze public policy issues, develop positions, and provide advocacy recommendations.
  • Orchestrate efforts across multiple Grab teams to address public policy topics cohesively in business operations.
  • Execute campaigns that drive thought leadership and dialogues on key topics, e.g. through planning of dialogues, forums, roundtable discussions, policy programmes etc.
  • Support building lasting relationships with governments, policy-makers, academics, NGOs, tech industry representatives, and other thought leaders in Southeast Asia and globally.

What Essential Skills You Will Need

  • You have at least 6 years of experience in project management to oversee complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, from problem statement and objective development, to planning, to execution; ability to define a clear set of problems / objectives to solve based on ambiguous / complex asks
  • You have an interest in technology policy issues, including the ability to identify social and policy implications of business strategy
  • You can bridge business and government objectives, translating interests to common ground and developing creative approaches
  • You can translate perception challenges and goals into actionable thought leadership strategies and plans, encompassing key messages
  • You have experience navigating dynamic situations to prioritise tasks and time -
  • You have experience in complex stakeholder management to drive understanding and buy-in across diverse teams
  • You have experience presenting insights to senior leaders

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

  • We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
  • With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
  • Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave , and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
  • We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
  • Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.

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Manager, Regional Public Affairs (Policy and Strategy)

Petaling Jaya, Selangor GrabTaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd.

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About Grab and Our Workplace Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility. Get to Know the Team The Regional Public Affairs team reports directly to the CEO, and leads high-impact projects that align commercial and regulatory goals. The team partners with business teams and public sector stakeholders to drive initiatives that leverage technology for societal impact. You will provide direct exposure to senior leaders and an opportunity to work across diverse business areas to drive strategy. Get to Know the Role The Public Affairs team plays a critical strategic role at Grab. Given the dynamic and often intense regulatory scrutiny across the region, this team is essential in navigating complex landscapes, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and developing proactive strategy. In this role, you will create high-impact change and work with a range of teams across SEA. This role is ideal for a strategy professional interested in the intersection of tech and public policy, offering broad exposure and the chance to create meaningful change. You will report to the

Head of Regional Public Affairs and be based in Petaling Jaya, with travel across Southeast Asia as needed. The Critical Tasks You Will Perform You will: Manage end-to-end delivery of projects, from defining clear objectives based on complex business and regulatory needs, to coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring efficient execution. Partner strategy teams on commercial initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment between Grab's business and regulatory goals. Co-create with strategy and product teams to adapt business initiatives to the context of current and anticipated regulatory developments. Develop and implement advocacy strategy, collaborating with country public affairs and regional business teams to meet public policy goals. Work with country public affairs teams to analyze public policy issues, develop positions, and provide advocacy recommendations. Orchestrate efforts across multiple Grab teams to address public policy topics cohesively in business operations. Execute campaigns that drive thought leadership and dialogues on key topics, e.g. through planning of dialogues, forums, roundtable discussions, policy programmes etc. Support building lasting relationships with governments, policy-makers, academics, NGOs, tech industry representatives, and other thought leaders in Southeast Asia and globally. What Essential Skills You Will Need You have at least 6 years of experience in project management to oversee complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, from problem statement and objective development, to planning, to execution; ability to define a clear set of problems / objectives to solve based on ambiguous / complex asks You have an interest in technology policy issues, including the ability to identify social and policy implications of business strategy You can bridge business and government objectives, translating interests to common ground and developing creative approaches You can translate perception challenges and goals into actionable thought leadership strategies and plans, encompassing key messages You have experience navigating dynamic situations to prioritise tasks and time - You have experience in complex stakeholder management to drive understanding and buy-in across diverse teams You have experience presenting insights to senior leaders Life at Grab We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer: We have your back with

Term Life Insurance

and comprehensive

Medical Insurance. With

GrabFlex,

create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations. Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through

Parental

and

Birthday leave , and give back to your communities through

Love-all-Serve-all (LASA)

volunteering leave We have a confidential

Grabber Assistance Programme

to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges. Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours What We Stand For At Grab We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.

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Assistant Manager, Regional Public Affairs (Policy and Strategy)

Petaling Jaya, Selangor GrabTaxi Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Posted 8 days ago

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About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Get to Know the Team

The Regional Public Affairs team reports directly to the CEO, and leads high-impact projects that align commercial and regulatory goals. The team partners with business teams and public sector stakeholders to drive initiatives that leverage technology for societal impact. You will provide direct exposure to senior leaders and an opportunity to work across diverse business areas to drive strategy.

Get to Know the Role

  • The Public Affairs team plays a critical strategic role at Grab. Given the dynamic and often intense regulatory scrutiny across the region, this team is essential in navigating complex landscapes, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and developing proactive strategy.
  • You will create high-impact change and work with a range of teams across SEA.
  • This role is ideal for a strategy professional interested in the intersection of tech and public policy, offering broad exposure and the chance to create meaningful change.
  • You will report to the Head of Regional Public Affairs and be based in Petaling Jaya, with travel across Southeast Asia.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

  • You will:
    • Manage end-to-end delivery of projects, from defining clear objectives based on complex business and regulatory needs, to coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring efficient execution
    • Partner strategy teams on commercial initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment between Grab's business and regulatory goals.
    • Co-create with strategy and product teams to adapt business initiatives to the context of current and anticipated regulatory developments.
    • Develop and implement advocacy strategy, collaborating with country public affairs and regional business teams to meet public policy goals.
    • Work with country public affairs teams to analyze public policy issues, develop positions, and provide advocacy recommendations.
    • Orchestrate efforts across multiple Grab teams to address public policy topics cohesively in business operations.
    • Execute campaigns that drive thought leadership and dialogues on key topics, e.g. through planning of dialogues, forums, roundtable discussions, policy programmes etc.
    • Support building lasting relationships with governments, policy-makers, academics, NGOs, tech industry representatives, and other thought leaders in Southeast Asia and globally.

What Essential Skills You Will Need

  • You have at least 5 years of experience in project management to oversee complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, from problem statement and objective development, to planning, to execution; ability to define a clear set of problems / objectives to solve based on ambiguous / complex asks
  • You have an interest in technology policy issues, including the ability to identify social and policy implications of business strategy
  • You can bridge business and government objectives, translating interests to common ground and developing creative approaches
  • You can translate perception challenges and goals into actionable thought leadership strategies and plans, encompassing key messages
  • You have experience navigating dynamic situations to prioritise tasks and time -
  • You have experience in complex stakeholder management to drive understanding and buy-in across diverse teams
  • You have experience presenting insights to senior leaders

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

  • We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
  • With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
  • Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave , and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
  • We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
  • Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.

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Assistant Manager, Regional Public Affairs (Policy and Strategy)

Petaling Jaya, Selangor Grab

Posted 11 days ago

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About Grab and Our Workplace

Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp. From getting your favourite meals delivered to helping you manage your finances and getting around town hassle-free, we've got your back with everything. In Grab, purpose gives us joy and habits build excellence, while harnessing the power of Technology and AI to deliver the mission of driving Southeast Asia forward by economically empowering everyone, with heart, hunger, honour, and humility.

Get to Know the Team

The Regional Public Affairs team reports directly to the CEO, and leads high-impact projects that align commercial and regulatory goals. The team partners with business teams and public sector stakeholders to drive initiatives that leverage technology for societal impact. You will provide direct exposure to senior leaders and an opportunity to work across diverse business areas to drive strategy.

Get to Know the Role

  • The Public Affairs team plays a critical strategic role at Grab. Given the dynamic and often intense regulatory scrutiny across the region, this team is essential in navigating complex landscapes, engaging with internal and external stakeholders, and developing proactive strategy.
  • You will create high-impact change and work with a range of teams across SEA.
  • This role is ideal for a strategy professional interested in the intersection of tech and public policy, offering broad exposure and the chance to create meaningful change.
  • You will report to the Head of Regional Public Affairs and be based in Petaling Jaya, with travel across Southeast Asia.

The Critical Tasks You Will Perform

  • You will:
    • Manage end-to-end delivery of projects, from defining clear objectives based on complex business and regulatory needs, to coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring efficient execution
    • Partner strategy teams on commercial initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment between Grab's business and regulatory goals.
    • Co-create with strategy and product teams to adapt business initiatives to the context of current and anticipated regulatory developments.
    • Develop and implement advocacy strategy, collaborating with country public affairs and regional business teams to meet public policy goals.
    • Work with country public affairs teams to analyze public policy issues, develop positions, and provide advocacy recommendations.
    • Orchestrate efforts across multiple Grab teams to address public policy topics cohesively in business operations.
    • Execute campaigns that drive thought leadership and dialogues on key topics, e.g. through planning of dialogues, forums, roundtable discussions, policy programmes etc.
    • Support building lasting relationships with governments, policy-makers, academics, NGOs, tech industry representatives, and other thought leaders in Southeast Asia and globally.

What Essential Skills You Will Need

  • You have at least 5 years of experience in project management to oversee complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, from problem statement and objective development, to planning, to execution; ability to define a clear set of problems / objectives to solve based on ambiguous / complex asks
  • You have an interest in technology policy issues, including the ability to identify social and policy implications of business strategy
  • You can bridge business and government objectives, translating interests to common ground and developing creative approaches
  • You can translate perception challenges and goals into actionable thought leadership strategies and plans, encompassing key messages
  • You have experience navigating dynamic situations to prioritise tasks and time -
  • You have experience in complex stakeholder management to drive understanding and buy-in across diverse teams
  • You have experience presenting insights to senior leaders

Life at Grab

We care about your well-being at Grab, here are some of the global benefits we offer:

  • We have your back with Term Life Insurance and comprehensive Medical Insurance.
  • With GrabFlex, create a benefits package that suits your needs and aspirations.
  • Celebrate moments that matter in life with loved ones through Parental and Birthday leave , and give back to your communities through Love-all-Serve-all (LASA) volunteering leave
  • We have a confidential Grabber Assistance Programme to guide and uplift you and your loved ones through life's challenges.
  • Balancing personal commitments and life's demands are made easier with our FlexWork arrangements such as differentiated hours

What We Stand For At Grab

We are committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that provides equal opportunity for Grabbers to grow and perform at their best. We consider all candidates fairly and equally regardless of nationality, ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender, family commitments, physical and mental impairments or disabilities, and other attributes that make them unique.

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Head of Communication & Public Affairs, Innovative Medicine, Malaysia, Indonesia & Philippines

Petaling Jaya, Selangor Johnson & Johnson

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at

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Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

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Job Description:

  • Guides improved results for communications strategies by aligning business objectives with stakeholder needs to produce tangible actions with measurable results.
  • Conducts proactive fact-checking for communications intended for various external audiences, to include briefs, key messages, press releases, social media posts, and video scripts.
  • Develops actionable insights for senior management regarding organizational positioning and speaking engagements, with a proactive and multichannel approach.
  • Implements systems for reporting mechanisms to achieve accurate reporting on functional as well as tactical performance of external communications strategies.
  • Consults on timelines for external communications projects and initiatives.
  • Instructs colleagues to effectively use practices, procedures, methodologies, and tools to achieve business objectives.
  • Guides junior colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes, and provides functional (matrix) supervision.
  • Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.

About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

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About Innovative Medicine

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

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Head of Communication & Public Affairs, Innovative Medicine, Malaysia, Indonesia & Philippines

Petaling Jaya, Selangor J&J Family of Companies

Posted 5 days ago

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at Function:**
Communications & Corporate/External Affairs
**Job Sub** **Function:**
External Communications
**Job Category:**
Professional
**All Job Posting Locations:**
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
**Job Description:**
+ Guides improved results for communications strategies by aligning business objectives with stakeholder needs to produce tangible actions with measurable results.
+ Conducts proactive fact-checking for communications intended for various external audiences, to include briefs, key messages, press releases, social media posts, and video scripts.
+ Develops actionable insights for senior management regarding organizational positioning and speaking engagements, with a proactive and multichannel approach.
+ Implements systems for reporting mechanisms to achieve accurate reporting on functional as well as tactical performance of external communications strategies.
+ Consults on timelines for external communications projects and initiatives.
+ Instructs colleagues to effectively use practices, procedures, methodologies, and tools to achieve business objectives.
+ Guides junior colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes, and provides functional (matrix) supervision.
+ Integrates Johnson & Johnson's Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making.
**About Innovative Medicine**
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.
Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.
Learn more at
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Head of Communication & Public Affairs, Innovative Medicine, Malaysia, Indonesia & Philippines

Petaling Jaya, Selangor Johnson & Johnson

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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at Job Function: Communications & Corporate/External Affairs

Job Sub Function: External Communications

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Job Description: Guides improved results for communications strategies by aligning business objectives with stakeholder needs to produce tangible actions with measurable results. Conducts proactive fact-checking for communications intended for various external audiences, to include briefs, key messages, press releases, social media posts, and video scripts. Develops actionable insights for senior management regarding organizational positioning and speaking engagements, with a proactive and multichannel approach. Implements systems for reporting mechanisms to achieve accurate reporting on functional as well as tactical performance of external communications strategies. Consults on timelines for external communications projects and initiatives. Instructs colleagues to effectively use practices, procedures, methodologies, and tools to achieve business objectives. Guides junior colleagues through consultation and mentoring in techniques and processes, and provides functional (matrix) supervision. Integrates Johnson & Johnson’s Credo and Leadership Imperatives into team goals and decision making. About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at About Innovative Medicine Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at
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