Sr. Manager, State Government Affairs – Northeast Region

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.

About the Role:

As a Senior Manager, State Government Affairs, you will play a pivotal role in Hims & Hers’ public policy initiatives for redefining healthcare. Focused on states in the Northeast region, you will help shape and execute government affairs strategies, build influential relationships with state-level stakeholders, and drive legislative and regulatory outcomes that promote the company’s priorities and allow us to improve healthcare outcomes for our customers. We have a highly collaborative culture, so you will work closely with legal, communications, clinical, and operations teams. You will bring a passion for how new technologies can improve healthcare, and a strong desire to change the current public policy environment. You will report directly to the Vice President of State Government Affairs.

Preference for candidates based in New York, though remote applicants residing in the Northeast states will also be considered.

You Will:

• Strategic Advocacy & Representation

  • Lead public policy efforts in the Northeast region and directly engage and lobby, executive branch officials, legislators, regulators, and other key stakeholders.

  • Represent Hims & Hers in external meetings, public forums, hearings, and coalition discussions.

  • Draft and deliver policy materials, including talking points, testimony, position letters, and one-pagers.

• Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Work closely with trade associations, coalitions, and regulatory boards and successfully advocate for the interests of Hims & Hers within those organizations.
    Coordinate and manage external consultants and lobbyists.

• Policy Development & Political Engagement

  • Identify, monitor, and analyze legislation and regulation in the Northeast region affecting Hims & Hers business priorities, including pharmacy compounding, privacy, AI, and telehealth issues.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between business priorities and public policy goals.

  • Assist in building and evolving the company’s political giving strategy.

  • Support or lead efforts to establish issue-specific coalitions or working groups related to Hims & Hers business.

• Thought Leadership

  • Identify opportunities for Hims & Hers to advance our advocacy in policy discussions, conferences, and task forces.

  • Identify and execute on new ways to creatively advocate on behalf of Hims & Hers customers to better promote thought leadership in the region, especially in support of personalized telehealth services.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience in state government affairs and public policy; familiarity with pharmacy compounding, privacy, health AI, and telehealth policy issues.

• Deep understanding of political and regulatory processes in the Northeast U.S. states; Demonstrated experience working in New York State preferred.

• Proven know-how and experience achieving results with state legislatures, governor’s offices, regulatory boards, and trade associations.

• Exceptional writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• A high political acumen, with experience implementing a political giving strategy a strong plus.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven, and highly collaborative environment.

• Willingness to travel as needed within the region and to national conferences and events (up to 30%).

Our Benefits (there are more but here are some highlights):

• 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

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and prioritizes ethics, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you're not sure if your background or experience is a perfect match.

Hims considers all qualified applicants for employment, including applicants with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and any similar state or local fair chance laws.

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