External Affairs Manager (Human)

Neura Robotics

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Shape the regulatory landscape by engaging proactively with policymakers in Berlin and Brussels, contributing technical and industry expertise to the EU AI Act, robotics regulation, and industrial policy in support of responsible innovation and European technological sovereignty. Build trusted relationships at the highest level with key decision-makers across the German federal government, the European Commission, EU Parliament, and relevant ministries and industry bodies. Position NEURA as a European tech leader by developing and communicating a clear story for why NEURA represents a strategic opportunity for Germany and Europe to lead in robotics, humanoids, and AI. Drive industrial and location policy by making the case for framework conditions — talent, capital, infrastructure, procurement — that enable deep-tech scaleups to thrive in Germany. Act as the bridge between tech and politics by translating complex robotics and AI topics into language that resonates with policymakers and bringing political and societal perspectives back into strategic decision-making. Own speaker bureau and event strategy by identifying and orchestrating the right stages — from policy roundtables to global keynotes — that maximize NEURA's strategic visibility and impact.

Requirements

• 7+ years of senior experience in public affairs, government relations, or political communications.
• Ideally with exposure to technology, industrial policy, or deep-tech sectors.
• Proven track record of engaging credibly with senior government officials, EU institutions, and industry leaders.
• Established network across the Bundestag, federal ministries, the European Commission, EU Parliament, and leading industry associations.
• International exposure across the EU, US, and/or Asia.
• Sharp understanding of the geopolitics of the global tech race and Germany's role in it.
• Strategic mind and operational hands; ability to shape long-term strategy and personally drive meetings, briefings, and stakeholder maps.
• Scaleup mentality: thrive in ambiguity and speed, build from the ground up without a playbook, bring entrepreneurial ownership.
• Fluent, sharp English (written and spoken, at CEO-briefing level).
• German language proficiency is a must.
• Belief in the mission of cognitive robotics and humanoids.

Responsibilities

• Engage proactively with policymakers in Berlin and Brussels on the EU AI Act, robotics regulation, and industrial policy.
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with key decision-makers across the German federal government, the European Commission, EU Parliament, and relevant ministries and industry bodies.
• Develop and communicate a clear story for NEURA's strategic opportunity in robotics, humanoids, and AI.
• Advocate for framework conditions (talent, capital, infrastructure, procurement) that enable deep-tech scaleups in Germany.
• Translate complex robotics and AI topics for policymakers and bring political/societal perspectives back into strategic decision-making.
• Identify and orchestrate speaking engagements and events to maximize NEURA's strategic visibility and impact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed