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Biotech Affairs Lead
Job summary
A prominent agricultural organization in Petaling Jaya is seeking a professional to manage advocacy strategies in biotechnology. The role involves engaging with government agencies, coordinating project objectives, and facilitating stakeholder dialogues. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in agriculture-related advocacy. Strong communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English are essential. This position offers a consultancy arrangement with opportunities for regional and international exposure.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 5+ years in agriculture/life science advocacy, communications, or regulatory affairs.
- Government affairs experience engaging with regulatory agencies.
- Experience with access to innovation and technology adoption.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement advocacy strategies for biotech.
- Coordinate projects supporting advocacy objectives.
- Organize stakeholder consultations and dialogues.
Skills
Education
Tools
- Develop and implement advocacy strategies to advance science-based approaches to biotech.
- Coordinate and manage projects that support agreed advocacy objectives.
- Organize and facilitate stakeholder consultations, dialogues, and workshops.
- Build partnerships and collaborate with government, industry, and other stakeholders.
- Represent the organization at relevant meetings, forums, and events.
- Monitor regulatory, policy, and public developments related to Plant Biotechnology.
- Support the development of timely messaging and responses to emerging issues.
- Contribute to discussions on policy development, regulatory updates, and trade-related matters.
- Act as a key coordination and communications link among internal teams and regional/global counterparts.
- Support the effective functioning of biotech-related working groups or committees.
- Develop annual work plans, manage assigned budgets, and prepare technical and activity reports.
University degree in Agriculture, Life Sciences, Public Policy, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 5 years' experience in agriculture/life science -related advocacy, communications, regulatory affairs, or public/government affairs.
- Government affairs experience (MUST HAVE): Demonstrated experience engaging with government bodies, regulatory agencies, or policy‑making institutions on science‑based policy advocacy.
- Experience working on issues related to access to innovation, technology adoption, or enabling policy environments.
- Basic understanding of agronomy, plant science, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Excellence in science communication: Proven ability to translate complex scientific and technical concepts into clear, compelling messages for diverse audiences including policymakers, media, and the public.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English.
- Collaborative, proactive, and diplomatic working style.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Project management and facilitation or training experience is an advantage.
- Opportunity to work at the intersection of science, policy, and advocacy.
- High-impact role engaging with key stakeholders across the agricultural value chain.
- Flexible consultancy arrangement with regional and international exposure.
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
- Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
- How would you rate your Bahasa Malaysia language skills?
- How would you rate your English language skills?
- Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
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