APAC Strategic Initiatives Lead, Global Affairs

OpenAI is seeking a senior individual contributor to lead strategic initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region, partnering with the Head of Asia-Pacific, Global Affairs to drive execution of priority regional initiatives and advance OpenAI's mission.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategic initiatives, partnerships, campaign execution, program management, public policy, corporate affairs, consulting, business operations, or related fields
• Significant experience supporting senior executives or regional leadership teams in high-growth, fast-moving, or complex organizations
• Proven success operating as a senior individual contributor with broad scope, executive trust, and strong ownership
• Strong experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution
• Experience building and executing partnerships, campaigns, convenings, or external engagement programs involving multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing senior-level briefings, memos, and presentations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize multiple inputs into clear recommendations and action plans
• Experience working across APAC or in international environments
• Fluency or professional working proficiency in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean is a plus
• Familiarity with technology policy, AI, digital regulation, government affairs, public affairs, or geopolitical issues is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k matching
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance