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4 weeks ago

Head of/Director, Government Affairs - UK & EU

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Job Summary

Lead government affairs and public policy across the UK & EU (Germany, France, Ireland, Spain), shaping strategy, engaging policymakers and regulators, and supporting international growth in digital health policy, online prescribing, and patient access.

Location: London

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy

Key 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

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 140,000 - 155,000 annually

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Paid LeaveOffsite RetreatsEquity

Key Requirements

•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

Experience:10+ yearsHealthcareDigital healthPolicyGovernment affairsEU

Education:Master's

Skills:CommunicationLeadershipStakeholder managementStrategic thinkingCollaboration

Languages:EnglishGermanFrenchSpanish

Tech Stack:AI

Company Brief

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A telehealth and consumer wellness platform offering personalized care and products across sexual health, hair, mental health, dermatology, weight loss and primary care via digital consultations, prescriptions, and fulfillment.

Industry: HealthTech

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States

Founded: 2017

Glassdoor: 2.9

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hims & hers

4 weeks ago

Head of/Director, Government Affairs - UK & EU

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 2 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: London

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy

Key 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

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 140,000 - 155,000 annually

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Perks:Paid LeaveOffsite RetreatsEquity

Key Requirements

•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

Experience:10+ yearsHealthcareDigital healthPolicyGovernment affairsEU

Education:Master's

Skills:CommunicationLeadershipStakeholder managementStrategic thinkingCollaboration

Languages:EnglishGermanFrenchSpanish

Tech Stack:AI

Company Brief

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Industry: HealthTech

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States

Founded: 2017

Glassdoor: 2.9

Website LinkedIn Glassdoor