Director, State Government Affairs - Midwest

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, we’re making better health outcomes easier to achieve.

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As Director, State Government Affairs
, you will lead Hims & Hers’ public policy initiatives for redefining healthcare. Focused on states in the Midwest region, you will develop, lead, and execute comprehensive government affairs strategies, shape and influence state-level policy, and drive legislative and regulatory outcomes that advance the company’s priorities and enable improved healthcare outcomes for our customers. You will be a trusted advisor and thought leader internally and externally, working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, including legal, communications, clinical, and operations.

You will bring a passion for how new technologies can transform healthcare, and a strong desire to shape the public policy environment to support innovation and access.

You will report directly to the Vice President of State Government Affairs.

Preference for candidates based in the Midwest US, including such states as Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and other states in the midwestern region.

• Strategic Advocacy & Representation

  • 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.

• Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • 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.

• Policy Development & Political Engagement

  • 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.

• Thought Leadership

  • 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.

• 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…