Head of/Director, Government Affairs - UK & EU in City of Westminster

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 prioritises ethics, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging.