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External Affairs Vice President 

The External Affairs Vice President is to develop and execute the Corporate Affairs regulatory strategies, in line with business priorities, for all product categories and at all points in the JTI. In this position, you ensure that Head Quarters, Regions, and Markets action those strategies effectively. You also lead the External Affairs team and support the leadership of the wider Corporate Affairs and Communication (CA&C) Team, ensuring unity of purpose and strategic clarity, with agility as a key operational principle.

Position:

In this role, you will:

• as a Corporate Affairs leadership team member, be responsible for shaping and executing Corporate Affairs & Communications strategies across all levels, aligning them with organizational goals. You will oversee Regulatory Affairs planning, ensuring integration with CA&C objectives and embedding cross-team collaboration and agility,
• drive the development and execution of global regulatory strategies for combustible and Reduced Risks Products (RRP) categories, addressing current challenges and anticipating future trends,
• collaborate with Business Development, Corporate Strategy, Finance, Marketing & Sales, Research & Development, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, and RRP teams to align combustible and RRP regulatory strategies with JTI's commercial goals,
• lead regulatory strategies and engagement activities, given the EU's influence on key areas such as excise, tobacco product regulation, harm reduction, and sustainability. Ensure alignment of EU regulatory strategies with global trends and foster collaboration between the Brussels team, CA&C, and other HQ functions,
• partner with EU regions and markets to ensure effective implementation of EU strategies at the local level,
• identify and allocate internal and external resources, including consultants and service providers, to support the development of the Regulatory Affairs strategy. Manage and monitor Regulatory Affairs budgets to ensure efficient achievement of the company's objectives.

Requirements: 

• University degree 
• In-depth strategic knowledge of business dynamics as well as tobacco business operating and regulatory environment
• Proven track record in developing strategy and driving excellence in execution across a diverse range of programs and projects
• Familiarity with relevant legal aspects related to the tobacco industry
• Working with Japanese companies and extensive tobacco industry experience are essential
• Fluent English speaker and writer 
• Japanese language proficiency

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.