Responsibilities
The Northeast Asia (NEA) Public Policy & Government Affairs team's work spans across a broad and diverse range of functions and workstreams, including government affairs and government relations; policy and issue area expertise; risk and crisis management and mitigation; outreach, coalitions, and partnerships; and philanthropy.

The mission of the NEA Public Policy & Government Affairs team is to prevent, manage, and mitigate political, legislative, and regulatory threats to TikTok and to promote a political, legislative, and regulatory environment that supports growth and innovation for our business.

The Head of E-Commerce Public Policy for Japan is responsible for managing overall e-commerce related policy issues, navigating regulatory landscapes, and addressing crisis management challenges. He/she will provide cross-cutting policy advice on key policy topics related to e-commerce. This role reports directly to Regional Head of Global Public Policy - NEA.

The candidate must possess substantial experience in policy assessment and risk management combined with strong and proven leadership and organizational skills. Demonstrated interest in, or experience working within, a similar tech and/or e-commerce company is highly desirable. The ideal candidate should be a highly flexible problem-solver with strong communication skills enabling them to effectively collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. They must also demonstrate the ability to work independently and with agility in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Build strategy and advise the company on emerging e-commerce public policy matters to ensure the success of the team's goals in Japan and provide strategic guidance to internal teams.

• Represent TikTok to elected officials, government agencies and ministries engaged in e-commerce policy making on issues of importance to our company and the people who use the service.

• Proactively identify and address emerging and significant Japan's e-commerce policy issues, as well as regulatory developments in Japan, that could present risks with implications for the company and its products.

• Represent TikTok at high tech industry gatherings, trade associations and coalition meetings.

• Work closely with cross-functional corporate and product teams on the development and integration of key e-commerce public policy projects.

• Maintain and develop a strong network of third-party public interest groups, industry associations and academics engaged in technology policy issues.

• Carry-out research and reporting on domestic and international policy issues relevant to the company.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Significant years dedicated professional experience with e-commerce public policy.

• Deep understanding of the key public policy issues that impact e-commerce services, including seller governance, consumer protection, safety and security.

• Understanding of laws and regulations under which people who use TikTok in Japan are subject to is a must.

• Strong network of experts, academics and NGOs, able to help direct TikTok regarding new trends and research in the area of e-commerce.

• Deep experience working across multiple functions, influencing, and collaborating with others to successfully implement programs and initiatives; history of successful cross-functional team and leadership collaboration.

• Strong research and analysis abilities: the individual will need to take complex situations and effectively communicate their implications for the company, as well as defend priorities for the public policy function.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills: the individual will need to work with other departments including, but not limited to policy/legal/communications staff to assess needs, alignment and path for collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in leading E-Commerce launches in Japan is a plus.

• Outstanding judgment, persuasive and advocacy skills, creativity, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and often uncertain environment.

About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.​

Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.​

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.​

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Diversity & Inclusion​

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.​