Job description

About ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs is an AI-driven research and product company revolutionizing the interaction with technology. Since its launch in January 2023 with the first human-like AI voice model, the company now serves millions of users and thousands of businesses, including major enterprises like Deutsche Telekom and Meta. With prominent investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, ICONIQ Growth, and Sequoia, ElevenLabs has raised $781 million and attained a valuation of $11 billion.

ElevenLabs has expanded its offerings into three main platforms: ElevenAgents, which enables businesses to deploy scalable voice and chat agents; ElevenCreative, empowering creators to generate and edit multimedia across over 70 languages; and ElevenAPI, providing developers access to AI audio foundational models. The company prides itself on a culture driven by creativity, high-velocity experimentation, autonomy, AI-first approaches, and global talent prioritization.

Role Overview

The company seeks an experienced leader to head its public sector partnerships and government affairs in the Middle East. This role entails driving public policy engagement, representing ElevenLabs with policymakers and stakeholders, monitoring regulatory changes, shaping AI innovation frameworks, promoting government adoption of company products, and implementing policy campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

Steer engagement with government entities and officials throughout the Middle East focusing on AI governance, safety, copyright, privacy, transparency, data protection, competition, and digital rights.
Develop and sustain relationships with policymakers, regulators, industry groups, and civil society organizations.
Analyze emerging regulations affecting ElevenLabs and provide strategic advice.
Represent ElevenLabs at conferences and industry forums to advance public policy objectives.
Assist in creating internal policies in collaboration with Legal, Safety, and Security teams.
Offer senior leadership counsel on regional policy trends and related business impacts.
Work alongside the Go-To-Market team to foster government adoption of ElevenLabs’ offerings.
Design and execute policy campaigns and initiatives aligned with company goals.

Candidate Profile

Deep interest in AI and emerging technologies, demonstrating curiosity and enthusiasm.
Updated knowledge of AI regulations and industry trends, applying insights to advanced product environments.
Capable of thriving in a fast-paced startup environment, collaborating across departments to support growth.
Comfortable with autonomy and ambiguity, making sound decisions promptly.
Adopts a proactive and solution-focused mindset geared toward business advancement.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum eight years' experience in public and private sector policy roles dealing with AI and technology.
Comprehensive understanding of Middle Eastern AI policy, including governance, safety, copyright, privacy, transparency, data protection, competition, and digital rights.
Proven track record influencing policy outcomes and building coalitions.
Experience working with UAE public policy is essential.
Outstanding communication skills, able to brief government officials effectively.
Fluency in both English and Arabic languages.

Location and Equality

The position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ElevenLabs is committed to equal opportunity, prohibiting discrimination on diverse legal grounds including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, and more.

How We Work and Benefits

High-velocity teamwork with lean, autonomous teams and minimal bureaucracy.
Focus on impact over job titles, embracing AI-first methodologies across all areas.
Global team culture that values talent over location.
Opportunities for professional growth with an annual development stipend.
Annual company offsites and social travel stipends to foster collaboration and culture.
Monthly coworking stipends available for those outside major hubs.

Public Sector Partnerships Lead - Middle East