Regulatory Affairs Manager - Autonomous Transport Solutions
Einride
Legal
Stockholm, Sweden · Remote
Posted on Dec 22, 2024
At Einride, we’re not just moving freight; we’re reshaping the future of transportation. By harnessing the power of cutting-edge autonomous and electric technologies, we provide freight capacity as a service, accelerating the world along the path toward our shared sustainability goals.
Founded in Sweden in 2016, Einride became the first company in the world to deploy a cab-less autonomous electric heavy-duty vehicle on a public road. In 2022, we were the first to successfully operate an autonomous truck on a US public road. Today our award-winning technology has been launched across 8 countries (and counting). Our clients are some of the world’s biggest shippers, including Fortune 500 companies.
As Regulatory Affairs Manager you will be part of the Regulatory Affairs and Autonomous Vehicle Safety team for Einride Autonomous Technologies. You will develop and execute Einride Autonomous’ regulatory strategy, positioning Einride as the foremost leader in Autonomous freight technologies.
You will:
- Shape the future of mobility regulation by building relationships with key regulatory bodies and contributing to the development of frameworks for autonomous and electric vehicles.
- Ensure compliance excellence by navigating complex regulatory landscapes, staying ahead of changing laws, and ensuring Einride operates within all applicable guidelines.
- Lead impactful initiatives to secure certifications, approvals, and regulatory partnerships critical for market entry and operations.
- Work cross-functionally to integrate compliance requirements into product development, deployment, and scaling strategies.
- Be a thought leader by representing Einride at industry events, panels, and discussions to advocate for sustainable and innovative transport solutions.
You bring:
- Regulatory expertise with a technical edge: Demonstrated in-depth experience navigating complex regulatory environments and unregulated spaces, particularly in transportation, autonomous systems, or electric vehicle industries. Ability to interpret and apply dense technical content to effective regulatory policy.
- Permitting process leadership: Proven success in project managing end-to-end permitting processes, ensuring all required certifications and approvals are secured for vehicle deployment and operations.
- Experience with government and agencies: Strong experience working with government agencies and regulatory bodies, devising and executing smart regulatory strategy and building strong ties with officials around the world. Ability to represent Einride in discussions with these stakeholders to advocate for innovative solutions.
- Technical fluency: Strong aptitude for understanding and synthesizing and translating dense technical concepts, with the ability to work seamlessly with engineering teams.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills to engage with policymakers, media and industry stakeholders effectively.
- Strategic mindset: Ability to anticipate regulatory trends, assess risks, navigate ambiguity and turn challenges into opportunities.
This is a full-time position offering flexibility to work in a hybrid, remote, or on-site in one of our offices in either the US or Europe, depending on your preferences and needs. Frequent travel may be required. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible since selection and interviews are held continually.
Please note that as part of our standard recruitment process, we conduct a background control on the final candidate for this role. This may include verification of education, employment history, any relevant professional certifications or other information that may be of our interest.
At Einride, we are innovators, building solutions the world has never seen – but urgently needs. That’s why we take action, and it’s why we are always eager to be challenged. We know that our best innovations come from having a diverse mix of people, including those of different experiences, career paths, and walks of life. By coming together and sharing our perspectives openly – by disagreeing, discussing, and committing – we deliver greater impact.