Sanctuary AI

Company

Director, Government Relations

Ottawa, ON

Job Description

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Your New Role and Team

Sanctuary AI, a world leader in building AI-based control systems for humanoid robots, is looking to hire a Director, Government Relations to manage all government-related sales, grants, and legislative activities relevant to our organization. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this individual will play a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of government and defense sectors, driving sales, and fostering strategic relationships.

The Director of Government Relations will lead the development and execution of government sales strategies, build and maintain relationships with key government officials, navigate regulatory landscapes, and ensure compliance with government policies. Securing government contracts and funding opportunities will play a key role in the overall success and expansion of Sanctuary AI’s presence around the world.

Your New Role and Team

Sanctuary AI, a world leader in building AI-based control systems for humanoid robots, is looking to hire a Director, Government Relations to manage all government-related sales, grants, and legislative activities relevant to our organization. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this individual will play a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of government and defense sectors, driving sales, and fostering strategic relationships.

The Director of Government Relations will lead the development and execution of government sales strategies, build and maintain relationships with key government officials, navigate regulatory landscapes, and ensure compliance with government policies. Securing government contracts and funding opportunities will play a key role in the overall success and expansion of Sanctuary AI’s presence around the world.

Our Success Criteria

Successfully secure key government contracts and partnerships

Prospect eligible programs, draft grant applications, and manage existing grant awards

Effectively navigate and comply with regulatory requirements

Build a robust network of government and defense industry contacts

Develop and implement an effective government relations strategy and roadmap

Collaborate internally to align government relations strategies with company goals

Achieve sales targets and contribute to the overall growth of Sanctuary AI

Your Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in political science, business, or related field and/or equivalent work experience

5+ years’ experience in government relations or defense sales

Existing network of government and defense industry contacts in Ottawa, Canada and/or Washington, D.C., USA

Strong understanding of regulatory landscapes and compliance requirements

Proven track record of securing government contracts and funding

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Skills

Strategic planning and execution

Relationship-building and networking

Regulatory and compliance expertise

Negotiation and sales

Leadership and team management

Traits

Above all else, a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to mission objectives

Successful candidates will be a proponent of personal responsibility for themselves and their teammates

Strategic thinker with a proactive approach

Excellent communicator and negotiator

Strong relationship-building skills

Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance

Empathetic listener with conflict resolution capabilities

Consistent bias for action, communication, and interpersonal savvy

Self-motivated and able to solve problems independently

Mission driven and passionate about bringing human-like intelligence to machines

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Director, Government Relations

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