CareerPlan

Manager, Government Affairs & Public Policy - Japan

TokyoRemoteFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid

Core

Lead Cohere's government affairs strategy in Japan, engaging with lawmakers, regulators, and trade bodies to shape AI policy and support public-sector sales.

Role type

Manager, Government Affairs & Public Policy

Builds

Government relations strategy and advocacy for enterprise AI in Japan

Domain

Artificial Intelligence / Government Relations

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Government affairs leadership, AI policy expertise, political engagement, public-sector sales support, compliance management, stakeholder relationship building

Preferred skills

Defense/cybersecurity/national security background, regulated industries experience, government procurement experience

Technologies

None

Responsibilities

Develop and implement government affairs strategy at national, prefectural, and municipal levels; monitor regulatory shifts and craft responses to legislative drafts; cultivate relationships with key lawmakers and regulators; support public-sector sales teams in shaping procurement policies; manage external government relations consultants and trade associations; ensure compliance of lobbying activities

Seniority

Manager, strategic leadership