MGI), a subsidiary of BGI Group, is committed to enabling effective and affordable healthcare solutions for all. MGI produces sequencing devices, equipment, consumables, and reagents based on its proprietary technology to support lifescience research, medicine, and healthcare. It aims to develop and promote advanced life science tools for future healthcare by providing real-time, comprehensive, life-long solutions.
We are looking for a Government Affairs Specialist to support our strategic engagement across public health, food safety, education, and sustainable agriculture, including collaboration with Chinese ministries and international organisations. This role is pivotal in shaping policy dialogue, regulatory positioning, and strategic partnerships in alignment with our global sustainability and innovation agenda.
Support the development and implementation of GR action plans targeting central and local health and commerce authorities.
Build and maintain working relationships with key Chinese ministries (e.g., Drive International Collaboration:
~ Support Education Advocacy:
Partner with UNESCO on global education frameworks and monitor SDG4 implementation.
Participate in global policy dialogues on sustainable agricultural development and technological innovation, and prepare impact assessment reports.
Manage relationships with Chinese embassies and consulates in Europe to support market intelligence and engagement (e.g. Germany, France, UK, Netherlands, etc)
Track global and domestic regulatory changes and distil insights into actionable policy briefs and strategy papers.
3–5 years in Chinese government roles or directly involved in health, trade, or education policy.
~Excellent written and spoken English and native Mandarin proficiency.
~ Involvement in Belt & Road or WTO projects.
Knowledge of international health regulations (e.g., Authorship or co-authorship of policy papers on global public issues.