China Government Affairs Head/Manager

Lubrizol Corporation – China Government Affairs Head/Manager

Job Summary

The Lubrizol Corporation's Public Affairs team works with government authorities, industry associations, regulators, academic institutions and business partners to advance policy objectives and strengthen the operating environment in support of Lubrizol's business priorities. The Head, Government Affairs, China leads Lubrizol's government affairs and stakeholder engagement activities in a strategically important manufacturing, innovation and growth market. Based in Shanghai, the role serves as a trusted advisor to business and functional leaders, aligning external engagement strategies with business, operational and growth objectives. The successful candidate will build strategic relationships, monitor policy and regulatory developments, support business-critical priorities, and help position Lubrizol as a trusted manufacturing and innovation partner. The role requires strong business acumen, strategic problem-solving capability, and the ability to translate complex policy, technical and regulatory matters into practical solutions and actionable recommendations for leadership. This position reports to the Senior Director, Public Affairs & Sustainability, APAC and is based in Shanghai, China.

Position Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government affairs strategies that support Lubrizol's business, manufacturing, innovation and growth priorities in China.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with government authorities, industry associations, academic institutions and other stakeholders relevant to Lubrizol's operations and business interests
• Monitor and assess policy, regulatory, economic and industry developments and recommend actions to address business risks and opportunities.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, commercial, legal and R&D teams to support business-critical initiatives and operational priorities.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement, advocacy and partnership strategies that strengthen Lubrizol's competitive position and support business objectives.
• Identify and facilitate strategic external partnerships and platform opportunities that support Lubrizol's long-term business objectives.
• Assess complex business, regulatory and operational issues and develop practical engagement plans and solutions.
• Work across internal functions to align stakeholders and drive practical solutions on business-critical issues.
• Support advocacy efforts through development of policy positions, briefing materials, stakeholder analyses and engagement plans.
• Advise China and APAC leadership on stakeholder, policy and regulatory matters and provide recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Support executive engagement with senior government stakeholders and industry leaders.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Economics, Communications, Law, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Strategic Partnerships, Regulatory Affairs, Policy or related functions.
• Experience engaging with national, provincial and local government authorities, ministries, regulators and policymakers in China.
• Strong understanding of Chinese government institutions, policy development processes and stakeholder landscape.
• Experience supporting multinational businesses operating in regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to connect government affairs initiatives with broader business, operational and growth objectives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills in both Chinese and English.
• Ability to operate successfully in a matrixed and multicultural business environment.
• Willingness to travel within China as required.

Position Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute government affairs strategies that support Lubrizol's business, manufacturing, innovation and growth priorities in China.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with government authorities, industry associations, academic institutions and other stakeholders relevant to Lubrizol's operations and business interests
• Monitor and assess policy, regulatory, economic and industry developments and recommend actions to address business risks and opportunities.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, commercial, legal and R&D teams to support business-critical initiatives and operational priorities.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement, advocacy and partnership strategies that strengthen Lubrizol's competitive position and support business objectives.
• Identify and facilitate strategic external partnerships and platform opportunities that support Lubrizol's long-term business objectives.
• Assess complex business, regulatory and operational issues and develop practical engagement plans and solutions.
• Work across internal functions to align stakeholders and drive practical solutions on business-critical issues.
• Support advocacy efforts through development of policy positions, briefing materials, stakeholder analyses and engagement plans.
• Advise China and APAC leadership on stakeholder, policy and regulatory matters and provide recommendations to support business decision-making.
• Support executive engagement with senior government stakeholders and industry leaders.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations, Economics, Communications, Law, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Government Affairs, Public Affairs, Strategic Partnerships, Regulatory Affairs, Policy or related functions.
• Experience engaging with national, provincial and local government authorities, ministries, regulators and policymakers in China.
• Strong understanding of Chinese government institutions, policy development processes and stakeholder landscape.
• Experience supporting multinational businesses operating in regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to connect government affairs initiatives with broader business, operational and growth objectives.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills in both Chinese and English.
• Ability to operate successfully in a matrixed and multicultural business environment.
• Willingness to travel within China as required.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting manufacturing-intensive industries, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, industrial, transportation, infrastructure, healthcare, consumer or related sectors.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, technical centers, supply chains, market access initiatives, investment projects or innovation activities.
• Experience working alongside manufacturing, engineering, regulatory, technical, supply chain or R&D teams.
• Advocacy experience through trade associations, chambers of commerce or industry alliances.
• Experience leveraging external partnerships, industry platforms and stakeholder networks to support business objectives.

Understanding of sectors relevant to Lubrizol's operations and growth strategy is strongly preferred.

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