Head of EU Government Affairs_GER​/UK​/IRL​/LUX

Role Overview

At dōTERRA Europe Services, this position serves as doTERRA’s primary representative to EU institutions, Member State authorities, and trade associations. The incumbent ensures the company proactively engages in and helps shape the evolving European regulatory environment for direct selling, essential oils, cosmetics, and nutritional supplements.

• Lead advocacy and engagement with EU institutions, including the European Commission, European Parliament, Council, regulatory agencies, and key Member States.
• Shape and implement doTERRA’s EU Government Affairs strategy, ensuring the company’s priorities are effectively communicated and advanced.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret policy developments affecting essential oils, natural products, and supplements, providing actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Coordinate across internal functions – Global Government Relations, Regulatory, and Legal – to ensure aligned advocacy and compliance strategies.
• Represent doTERRA within key trade associations to ensure consistent and influential industry participation.
• Manage doTERRA’s relationship with its EU public affairs agency, setting priorities, evaluating outcomes, and aligning activities with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Prepare high‑quality policy briefs and strategic updates for senior leadership, supporting informed decision‑making and external positioning.
• Travel to Brussels and Strasbourg regularly (estimated 30%‑40% of time).

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Political Science, European Studies, Public Policy, Law, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in EU public affairs, government relations, or regulatory advocacy.
• Demonstrated success engaging with EU institutions, trade associations, and policymakers in highly regulated sectors such as health & wellbeing, consumer goods, and life sciences.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to influence across cultures and seniority levels.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages preferred.

dōTERRA Europe Services is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability.