Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs - Japan

Your Career

As the Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs Japan at Palo Alto Networks you will lead the policy and government affairs function across the country.  

You will be responsible for monitoring analyzing and managing legislation and public policy issues related to our products/services with Government policy makers. You will engage in the development of public policies build/maintain influential relationships and help advance strategic business opportunities. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to your Japanese colleagues. 

The role is based in the Tokyo office and will require occasional travel to Palo Alto Networks offices in Japan and to our Santa Clara CA headquarters and our Washington D.C. offices as needed.  

You will report directly to the Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs Japan and Asia Pacific. 

Your Impact

• Expand and cultivate existing relationships while identifying new key officials organisations and stakeholders to elevate Palo Alto Networks visibility in the cybersecurity and related tech policy communities in Japan. 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive plan for engagement ensuring strategic positioning in the cybersecurity and tech policy landscape

• Monitor and engage on current and emerging public policy issues including cybersecurity Artificial Intelligence certifications data flows cloud and privacy and develop and execute strategies to engage on these policies in the companys interest

• Collaborate with Palo Alto Networks public sector team to facilitate business conversations with senior government officials government CIOs cybersecurity stakeholders and purchasing influencers of government and other public sector organizations

• Support the development and maintenance of strategic relationships within public sector organizations and institutions

• Partner closely with the JAPAC legal and policy team members as well as with  the U.S.-based Public Policy and Government Affairs team to ensure consistent approaches and information sharing

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leadership in Japan and wider Asia Pacific region and support their efforts to increase company name recognition and operational relationships

• Liaise internally with various corporate functions and business leadership to provide timely public policy positions insights and written materials in relation to identified policy areas related business initiatives and government regulatory activities

• Advise internal business leaders and work collaboratively with business units (including marketing communications product management sales and others)  to ensure that Palo Alto Networks has the information needed to make strategic decisions with critical impact on the companys business goals

• Help Palo Alto Networks continue to build our brand as a strategic partner to Japanese policymakers  and as a thought leader in the cybersecurity arena

• Present the companys policy positions through written papers comments meetings conferences and industry associations as required

• Manage local representation (e.g. trade and other business associations)

• Contribute to speeches and materials for senior executives identifying thought leadership opportunities and operational partnerships

Qualifications :

Your Experience

• 6 years of relevant public policy experience

• Track record in supporting sales teams and passion for building strategic business relationships

• Strong background engaging on cybersecurity data flows data localisation privacy and AI and related government policies 

• Network of government academic and other influencers in Japan

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships across various constituencies both inside and outside the organization

• Excellent communication skills (written verbal and presentations)

• Excellent interpersonal relationship management team and diplomatic skills

• Strong business judgment strategic thinking superior work ethic attention to detail and quality and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure

• Ability to work across multiple time zones countries and cultures

• Law degree is advantageous

• Excellent proficiency in the English and Japanese language (speaking and writing)

Additional Information :

The Team 

The Global Policy and Government Affairs is part of the Global Legal team and works with governments companies and organisations around the world to foster operational partnerships across industry and government develop strategic relationships with key government officials and advise governments on public policy and legislation.

Our Commitment

Were trailblazers that dream big take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need please contact us at

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Location

Tokyo Japan

Department

Legal

Job Country

Japan

Hiring manager

Nicole Quinn

Recruiter

Akihisa Furukawa

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple: we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need please contact us at  .

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.