Interested in a career that matters?
Interested in a career that matters?
At Novonesis, we believe biology can help solve some of the world's biggest challenges. We are looking for a strategic and influential Public Affairs leader to help shape the policy workplace across South Asia and enable sustainable business growth through proactive stakeholder engagement and advocacy.
As Public Affairs Lead, South Asia, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Novonesis' priorities across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan. Working closely with business leaders, regulators, industry associations, and government stakeholders, you will help position Novonesis as a trusted partner in driving innovation, sustainability, food systems transformation, agriculture advancement, and energy solutions.
The role & your impact
This is a strategically important regional role responsible for developing and executing Novonesis' Public Affairs agenda across South Asia. You will help identify policy opportunities and risks, influence regulatory developments,



and ensure public affairs activities deliver measurable business value while supporting Novonesis' long-term ambitions.
Key responsibilities include:
Develop and execute a comprehensive South Asia Public Affairs strategy aligned with business objectives and regional priorities.
Identify emerging policy, legislative, and regulatory developments that could impact Novonesis' businesses and growth agenda.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across central and state governments, regulatory authorities, and industry bodies.
Represent Novonesis in policy consultations, industry associations, regulatory discussions, and external stakeholder forums.
Partner with commercial, legal, regulatory, communications, and leadership teams to align advocacy priorities and stakeholder engagement plans.
Translate complex policy developments into actionable business insights, recommendations, and advocacy strategies.

📌 Public Affairs Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Novonesis
📍 Bengaluru