Government Affairs at Zipline

About You And The Role

• We are looking for a Government Affairs Manager to support our government affairs activities in Ghana. You’ll have the opportunity to support regulatory approval processes for cutting edge technology in new markets throughout Ghana, as well as work with a broad range of government stakeholders – from security agencies and the CAA to utilities regulators. As a bridge between the global legal, regulatory and policy team and the Ghana country operations team, you will have full ownership over ensuring Zipline Ghana is safely serving our customers in seamless coordination with our partners in the government.
• You will collaborate cross-functionally, listening and drawing from their expertise, experiences, and needs to drive decisions that impact Zipline’s ongoing development and growth. The responsibilities on day one are big, and your success will help unlock an uncommon opportunity to open skyways for millions of Ghanaians to reliable, on-demand access to essential medical supplies.

What You'll Do

• Partner closely with the Zipline Ghana team and the Ghanaian government to support the day to day of Zipline’s various regulatory requirements and programs in Ghana.
• Work with the global regulatory and policy teams to define the best plan to execute timely and successful certification.
• Support organizational regulatory approval efforts by coordinating activities of the team, monitoring progress and removing obstacles along the way.
• Maintain regulatory files/databases in good order, along with the system for tracking communication with regulators.
• Interface with other functional departments to influence efficient execution of projects; provide regulatory support on project teams.

What You'll Bring

• You’ll have at least 5 years' experience in working within the regulatory and government affairs space
• You can communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) and build strong relationships with internal business teams and external stakeholders.
• You’ll have experience reviewing processes and documentation to ensure that the systems they depict will be compliant with applicable regulations.
• You have the grit, resourcefulness, and resilience to thrive in novel, uncertain and constantly-changing business and regulatory environments.
• You have either had a program management role with deep ownership of the outcome of projects or a similar role as a program manager, or systems engineer.
• Must be eligible to work in Ghana.