Head ofDirector, Government Affairs UK & EU
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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 redefining healthcare by putting the customer first and delivering access to care that is affordable accessible and personal from diagnosis to treatment to delivery. No two people are the same so we provide access to personalized care designed for results. By normalizing health & wellness challenges and innovating on their solutions were making better health outcomes easier to achieve.
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 and . For information on the companys outstanding benefits culture and its talent-first flexible/remote work approach see below and visit the Role: We are looking for a Head of/Director Government Affairs UK & EU to lead and advance our public policy and government affairs strategies across our European this role youll build trusted relationships with policymakers regulators and health system stakeholders; shape the external environment in which we operate; and ensure that our operational and clinical leaders have the political insight they need to make sound decisions. Youll work at the intersection of digital health online prescribing medicines policy and patient access and youll do it during a period of meaningful change across European healthcare systems. This is a rare opportunity to shape health policy across an entire continent at a moment when regulatory environments are genuinely in flux and the decisions made now will define the landscape for years to come. As the first dedicated European Government Affairs leader you wont just be responding to policy: youll be building the function the relationships and the strategy from the ground up. This role will play a key part in supporting Hims & Hers international growth strategy helping navigate evolving policy environments as we expand our presence across Europe and build one of the worlds leading consumer health platforms. Lead government affairs and public policy activities across the UK and the EU including Germany France Ireland and Spain with responsibility for setting strategy in each market and cross-country Support the companys international growth market expansion and integration efforts by assessing policy risks stakeholder dynamics and regulatory considerations across priority markets Build and maintain relationships with health ministries parliamentarians EU institutions (Commission Parliament Council) patient organisations and industry coalitions Develop advocacy strategies on the issues most relevant to our business including: online prescribing and telemedicine access to weight loss care pharmacy policy digital health and AI in healthcare and patient-centred reforms to national health systems Monitor legislative regulatory and political developments across our markets and translate them into clear business implications and strategic recommendations for leadership Manage external consultants agencies and trade-association memberships to maximise reach and impact across multiple jurisdictions Represent Hims & Hers in external forums roundtables consultations and stakeholder meetings and serve as a credible spokesperson on policy issues when needed Partner with Legal Regulatory Quality & Safety Clinical Marketing Communications and Operational leaders in Europe and around the world to align policy work with company priorities Develop coordinated engagement strategies with health authorities regulators and policy stakeholders to support responsible innovation and patient access Support market-entry and expansion planning for new European geographies including stakeholder mapping political risk assessment and engagement strategy Prepare policy analyses briefing materials and position papers to inform internal decisions and external engagement Lead our policy response on sensitive or fast-moving issues in close coordination with Communications and Legal You enjoy working across multiple countries and feel at home navigating the differences between health systems political cultures and regulatory traditions You are comfortable influencing policy through direct stakeholder engagement and through coalitions and you know when to use each You value building durable trust-based relationships internally and externally and play the long game You are energised by translating complex legislation and political dynamics into clear actionable strategic insights You appreciate balancing strategic planning with operational execution and dont mind getting into the details when it matters You thrive when working with cross-functional and international teams in a fast-moving environment You are attentive to detail when tracking policy developments consultations and commitments You enjoy representing an organisation in high-level external discussions and bring sound judgment to public-facing moments Youre excited about consumer health and digital health not just policy and want to help shape a category not just defend a company A minimum of 10 years of experience in government affairs public policy or a closely related field with substantial time spent in the pharmaceutical healthcare digital health technology or life sciences industry Demonstrated experience working with European healthcare systems and policy environments across more than one market including engagement with EU institutions and at least one major national capital Advanced degree in public policy international relations political science law economics or a related field Additional European language proficiency (German French or Spanish) strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance policy analysis stakeholder intelligence and operational effectiveness. Familiarity with one or more of: digital health and telemedicine policy online pharmacy regulation GLP-1 and obesity policy debates medicines access and reimbursement EU AI Act and European Health Data Space prescription drug advertising and promotion rules Prior experience leading a region or operating as a sole practitioner before scaling a team A track record of building stakeholder networks and managing external consultants agencies or trade-association relationships Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief executives regulators and political stakeholders with equal clarity Sound political and commercial judgment and the temperament to give honest internal counsel Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles Unlimited PTO company holidays and quarterly mental health days Offsite team retreats We are committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and prioritizes ethics wellness and a strong sense of belonging. If youre excited about this role we encourage you to applyeven if youre not sure if your background or experience is a perfect match. Hims considers all qualified applicants for employment including applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance the California Fair Chance Act and any similar state or local fair chance laws. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Hims & Hers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at and describe the needed accommodation. Your privacy is important to us and any information you share will only be used for the legitimate purpose of considering your request for accommodation. Hims & Hers gives consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to any protected status including disability. Please do not send resumes to this email address. To learn more about how we collect use retain and disclose Personal Information please visit ourGlobal Candidate Privacy Statement. Required Experience: Director
About Company
Hims is a one-stop telehealth service for men's wellness and care, providing treatment options for hair loss, ED & more.
