Government Affairs Director

Requisition Number: 60814

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of life
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Purpose of the Position:

Lead Corning China GA team to support Corning’s business operation and growth in China.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Engage with central government (e.g. MOFCOM, NDRC, MIIT, etc.) to maintain relationship and arrange Corning leadership meetings with related Ministries ;
• Engage with relevant departments of central government/ministries to resolve business issues and mitigate risks;
• Engage with BDA/Beijing gov’t on specific issues and support business to work out a solution/risk mitigation plan.
• Track and analyze government policies and regulatory development key to Corning’s businesses in China and advocate on Corning’s behalf;
• Strengthen Corning’s high level relationship with Central and local governments

• Good relationship with Central government including NDRC, MOFCOM, and MIIT, and preferred to have good relationship with Beijing municipal government as well.
• Have a good understanding of government structure and policy
• Have at least three years leadership experience;
• Share similar Corning values;
• Excellent oral and written English and interpretation skills;
• Good analytical skills;
• Good communication and coordination skills;
• Bachelor degree required;
• Working experience in MNCs required

• Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented and proficiency in English
• Excellent writing skill in both English and Chinese
• Excellent interpretation skill
• Strong logical thinking and well organized
• 责任和自律;
• Good leadership skill