What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Global Policy – Asia (China & Region) position at onsemi?
Job Description
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. onsemi operates a responsive, reliable, world-class supply chain and manufacturing footprint, including a robust presence in Asia.
Position Overview
The Director, Global Policy – Asia (China & Region) will play a critical leadership role in shaping and advancing onsemi’s policy strategy across key markets in Asia, with a primary focus on China. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in trade, technology, investment, and semiconductor-related public policy, and a proven track record of engagement with government officials, industry associations, and multilateral stakeholders in the region.
This position requires a strategic thinker and experienced policy professional who can effectively navigate complex geopolitical environments, anticipate policy trends, and advocate for onsemi’s business and technology interests.
Key Responsibilities
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits
About The Team
We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.
onsemi is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The Company maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination or harassment against any qualified applicant or employee to the extent prohibited by federal, state and local laws and regulations. By way of example, discrimination on the basis of race (actual or perceived), ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law is prohibited.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance.
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. onsemi operates a responsive, reliable, world-class supply chain and manufacturing footprint, including a robust presence in Asia.
Position Overview
The Director, Global Policy – Asia (China & Region) will play a critical leadership role in shaping and advancing onsemi’s policy strategy across key markets in Asia, with a primary focus on China. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in trade, technology, investment, and semiconductor-related public policy, and a proven track record of engagement with government officials, industry associations, and multilateral stakeholders in the region.
This position requires a strategic thinker and experienced policy professional who can effectively navigate complex geopolitical environments, anticipate policy trends, and advocate for onsemi’s business and technology interests.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute onsemi’s government affairs and public policy strategy across China and other priority Asian markets.
- Serve as the company’s principal policy expert and representative in the region, building trusted relationships with government agencies, regulators, industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on relevant policy developments related to trade, investment, export controls, R&D, supply chain security, and ESG regulations.
- Provide strategic advice to senior executives and business units on the implications of regional policy and regulatory changes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, compliance, supply chain, R&D, and communications teams to ensure alignment between policy strategy and business priorities.
- Support onsemi’s participation in key industry associations and global policy forums; represent the company in advocacy coalitions and working groups.
- Manage external consultants, legal advisors, and in-country policy partners as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in international affairs, public policy, law, or related field strongly preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or international relations with a focus on China and/or Asia, ideally within the technology or semiconductor sector.
- Deep understanding of regional political dynamics, regulatory trends, and global policy issues affecting the semiconductor industry.
- Proven ability to influence policy outcomes and build coalitions in complex geopolitical environments.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global corporate environment.
- Fluency in English required; Mandarin or other regional language skills a strong plus.
onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
More details about our company benefits can be found here:
https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits
About The Team
We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.
onsemi is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The Company maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination or harassment against any qualified applicant or employee to the extent prohibited by federal, state and local laws and regulations. By way of example, discrimination on the basis of race (actual or perceived), ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law is prohibited.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance.
