Head of/Director, Government Affairs - UK & EU

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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 markets. In this role, you'll 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. You'll work at the intersection of digital health, online prescribing, medicines policy, and patient access, and you'll 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 won't just be responding to policy: you'll 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 world's leading consumer health platforms. You Will: 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 company's 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 This Role May Be for You If: 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 don't mind getting into the details when it matters You thrive when working with cross-functional and international teams in a fast-mo

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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, we're 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 hims.com/about and hims.com/how-it-works . 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 .

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