Sr. Director, Federal Government Affairs
Hims & Hers
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (better known as Hims & Hers) is the leading health and wellness platform, on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We are revolutionizing telehealth for providers and their patients alike. Making personalized solutions accessible is of paramount importance to Hims & Hers and we are focused on continued innovation in this space. Hims & Hers offers nonprescription products and access to highly personalized prescription solutions for a variety of conditions related to mental health, sexual health, hair care, skincare, heart health, and more.
Hims & Hers is a public company, traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “HIMS”. To learn more about the brand and offerings, you can visit hims.com and forhers.com, or visit our investor site. For information on the company’s outstanding benefits, culture, and its talent-first flexible/remote work approach, see below and visit www.hims.com/careers-professionals.
About the Role:
As part of the Hims & Hers Public Policy Team (Government Relations) the Sr. Director, Federal Government Affairs will support our federal-focused advocacy and help build and maintain strategic relationships with relevant industry and government stakeholders on key issues and initiatives for the Company.
The Sr. Director will also help build and expand our political giving (e.g. PAC) and external communications capabilities. The candidate will have a background in government affairs, political giving strategy and execution, and trade association and coalition engagement. The position will report to the Vice President, Policy & Regulatory Initiatives.
You Will:
- Build relationships with federal stakeholders, including Congressional committee staff, elected officials, and regulatory agency staff
- Draft and design collateral such as talking points, outside primary and secondary data/research, one-pagers, committee hearing testimony, and response letters on a variety of topics that educate the public, key audiences, and legislators about policy matters
- Maximize engagement with trade associations and coalitions, ensuring they’re supporting our advocacy goals and that we’re maximizing thought leadership opportunities
- Manage external federal consultants and lobbyists
- Help manage the company’s evolving political giving and engagement strategy, including the management, growth, and utilization of our corporate PAC
- Coordinate and track political engagements with external entities and map engagements to key objectives
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Regulatory or relevant field
- 12+ years working in policy, government affairs, communications, community engagement, or policy spaces, preferably at fast-paced organizations
- Experience in federal government affairs and trade association engagement
- Experience launching and/or managing coalitions and/or corporate Political Action Committees
- Expert communicator with strong writing and editing skills
- Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Healthcare experience in pharmaceuticals or pharmacy is preferred
- Experience working with elected officials is a plus
- Experience with media training a plus
Our Benefits (there are more but here are some highlights):
- Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles
- Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee discounts on hims & hers & Apostrophe online products
- 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
- Offsite team retreats
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Outlined below is a reasonable estimate of H&H’s compensation range for this role for US-based candidates. If you're based outside of the US, your recruiter will be able to provide you with an estimated salary range for your location.
The actual amount will take into account a range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and location. H&H also offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that may include an equity grant.
Consult with your Recruiter during any potential screening to determine a more targeted range based on location and job-related factors.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
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