Public Sector Partnerships Lead - France
Overview
An employment opportunity is available for a Public Sector Partnerships Lead based in France. The position centers on building and expanding the public sector business across the country, establishing government relationships, and working alongside the go-to-market team to encourage product adoption. Additional responsibilities include forming strategic partnerships with policymakers, industry associations, and civil society groups, alongside tracking regulatory changes and advising company leadership on regional policy trends.
Requirements
Applicants must possess at least ten years of combined experience across the public and private sectors, featuring a documented history of creating government relationships that resulted in commercial or technology adoption outcomes. Candidates need an existing network of contacts throughout French government institutions, covering ministries, agencies, établissements publics, and state-owned enterprises in areas such as education, healthcare, and transport.
Further qualifications include comprehensive knowledge of the French and European Union artificial intelligence policy landscape, encompassing AI governance, safety, privacy, copyright, data protection, transparency, competition, and digital rights. Individuals must demonstrate past success in designing and influencing policy outcomes and coalition building, combined with public policy experience in France. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary, along with fluency in both English and French.
What you get
The employer provides an innovative startup work culture with opportunities for professional growth and impact. Team members receive an annual discretionary stipend dedicated to professional learning and development, as well as an annual discretionary stipend for social travel to meet colleagues. The company organizes an annual company offsite in various international locations and supplies a monthly co-working stipend for individuals not situated near primary company hubs.