State Government Affairs Leader

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State Government Affairs Leader – BrazilGeographic Scope: BrazilPrimary

Location:
Alphaville, São Paulo, BrazilLevel Recommendation: SGL 10Position SummaryThe Manager, State Government Affairs – Brazil is responsible for developing and executing state-level government affairs and advocacy strategies across Brazil, with primary focus on major agricultural producing states and states where the company maintains significant commercial, research, manufacturing, supply chain, or operational activities.
The role serves as the company's primary liaison with state government stakeholders and supports public policy initiatives that advance business priorities, market access, innovation, and the company's license to operate.
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Affairs – Latin America, this position translates business priorities into effective state-level engagement strategies, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to support favorable policy outcomes and strengthen the company's presence across Brazil's strategic agricultural regions and operational hubs.
The role partners closely with Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, Communications, Market Development, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to monitor public policy developments, support advocacy initiatives, and help create an enabling environment for the company's current and future portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
_ Advocacy _Develop and implement state-level government affairs strategies aligned with business priorities and Latin America G&IA objectives.
Prioritize engagement and advocacy activities in major agricultural producing states and states where the company has manufacturing facilities, research centers, supply chain assets, commercial operations, or strategic business interests.
Build and maintain strong relationships with state governments, public officials, and regulatory authorities.
Monitor political, legislative, and regulatory developments across Brazilian states and assess potential business impacts.
Execute advocacy initiatives related to:Biotechnology and agricultural innovationFreedom to Operate (FTO)Market access and competitivenessSustainability and environmental policiesState regulatory frameworks affecting agricultureIdentify emerging risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate engagement strategies.
Support the company's positioning on key public policy issues impacting agriculture, innovation, and rural development._ Stakeholder Engagement _Establish and maintain relationships with:Governors and senior state government officialsState Secretariats of Agriculture, Environment, Economic Development, and Science & TechnologyState legislators and legislative committeesAgricultural research institutions and universitiesProducer organizations, cooperatives, and industry associationsDevelop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies tailored to priority agricultural states and locations with significant company operations.
Represent the company in industry forums, public policy discussions, trade associations, and strategic coalitions.
Support the development of partnerships and alliances that advance shared policy objectives._ Strategic Intelligence & Risk Management _Provide timely political and policy intelligence to business and G&IA leadership.
Assess the potential impact of state-level legislative and regulatory initiatives on business operations.
Anticipate and support mitigation of political, regulatory, and reputational risks.
Maintain stakeholder maps and engagement plans for priority states.
Support issue management and crisis preparedness efforts involving government stakeholders._ Cross-functional Collaboration _Partner with Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, Communications, Market Development, Manufacturing, and R&D teams to support strategic business objectives.
Ensure public policy considerations are incorporated into business planning and execution.
Support market access, product launch, and technology acceptance initiatives through coordinated stakeholder engagement.
Contribute state-level insights to national, regional, and global advocacy strategies._ Compliance, Budget & Operations _Manage advocacy investments effectively.
Support budget planning and resource allocation for state government affairs activities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, industry codes of conduct, anti-corruption requirements, and applicable laws.
Maintain accurate records of stakeholder engagement activities and outcomes.
Key AccountabilitiesSuccessful execution of state government engagement strategies that support