Director, State Government Affairs – Midwest
hims & hers
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • Iowa • United States
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Salary
💰 $210,000 - $240,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop, lead, and execute comprehensive state government affairs strategies in the Midwest region.
- Represent Hims & Hers with executive branch officials, legislators, regulators, and other key stakeholders, acting as a senior leader and advocate in high-stakes discussions.
- Oversee and direct Hims & Hers’ external representation in meetings, public forums, hearings, and coalition discussions, ensuring alignment with company priorities.
- Oversee the creation and delivery of policy materials, including testimony, position papers, and public communications.
- Build and maintain influential relationships with trade associations, coalitions, policymaker organizations (including legislators, governors, and AGs), and regulatory boards, successfully advancing Hims & Hers’ interests within those organizations.
- Provide oversight and direction to external consultants and lobbyists, ensuring effective advocacy and alignment with company goals.
- Anticipate, monitor, and analyze legislation and regulation in the Midwest region affecting Hims & Hers business priorities, including pharmacy compounding, privacy, AI, and telehealth issues.
- Partner with internal leaders to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals.
- Lead the design and evolution of the company’s political giving strategy and broader political engagement initiatives.
- Spearhead coalition-building efforts on key policy issues critical to Hims & Hers’ growth and customers.
- Establish Hims & Hers as a recognized leader in policy discussions, conferences, and task forces.
- Identify and drive opportunities to elevate Hims & Hers’ voice in shaping the future of healthcare policy, particularly in support of personalized telehealth services.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in state government affairs and public policy; familiarity with privacy, AI, and telehealth policy issues.
- Deep understanding of political and regulatory processes in the Midwest U.S. states.
- Proven track record of shaping and achieving results with state legislatures, governor’s offices, regulatory boards, and trade associations.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
- High political acumen, with significant experience designing and executing political engagement and giving strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a senior leader in a fast-paced, mission-driven, highly collaborative environment.
- Willingness to travel as needed within the region and to national conferences and events (up to 30%).
Benefits
- 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)
- 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
- Offsite team retreats
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
strategic thinkingwritingpresentationinterpersonal communicationpolitical acumenleadershipcollaborationrelationship buildingadvocacyresults-oriented