Director, West Coast Partnerships

Director, West Coast Partnerships, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), San Francisco/Bay Area, Hybrid. No pay shown. No deadline shown. Apply via the USISPF careers page or send a CV to Jobs@usispf.org. The employer page is dated October 3, 2026. USISPF is dedicated to a strong, forward-looking US-India strategic partnership, promoting bilateral trade and business-government collaboration. The Director manages a broad policy portfolio serving USISPF's West Coast members and companies focused on technology, consumer brands and financial services, leads on policy developments affecting West Coast members, and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Detailed duties include: analyze the regulatory environment and craft and deliver a coordinated advocacy strategy for West Coast business development; work with external stakeholders and experts on regulatory issues and trade barriers affecting West Coast members; engage with officials visiting the West Coast; facilitate meetings between members and stakeholders including local government, regulators and alliance partners; manage and curate West Coast programs and events; contribute public policy and advocacy activity including speaking notes for conferences, panels and round tables; participate in industry associations; keep member companies engaged, soliciting policy views and joining them in government meetings; expand the Bay Area membership base; and organize regular member briefing sessions. Experience: 10+ years related to business development on the West Coast (prior consulting/advocacy work a plus); must be based on the West Coast (or willing to relocate to the Bay Area); bachelor's required, master's preferred; strong networks in the West Coast private sector; familiarity with India's culture, political structure, government functioning and business environment required. The employer page states the successful candidate will be a U.S. citizen or Green Card holder.