Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs

THE COMPANY:

Juul Labs's mission is to transition the world’s billion adult smokers away from combustible cigarettes, eliminate their use, and combat underage usage of our products. We have the opportunity to address one of the world’s most intractable challenges through a commitment to exceptional quality, research, design, and innovation. Backed by leading technology investors, we are committed to the same excellence when it comes to hiring great talent.

We are a diverse team that is united by this common purpose and we are hiring the world’s best engineers, scientists, designers, product managers, operations experts, and customer service and business professionals. If the opportunity to build your career is compelling, read on for more details.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs, will be responsible for working with a team of external lobbyists and consultants to advance our legislative/regulatory agendas.

• Engage with external lobbyists to advance Company objectives
• Manage and coordinate internal engagement resources
• Develop proactive and defensive strategic advocacy plans to support Company’s business objectives
• Establish relationships with key federal legislators, staff and Administration officials
• Develop strategy for Company’s senior leadership’s engagement in the federal system
• Partner with Regulatory, Communications, Commercial, and Legal teams to ensure coordination and alignment
• Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 7+ years’ experience in public policy, preferably both public and private sectors
• Experience working with both legislative and department-level advocacy
• Experience with healthcare/pharmaceutical or Consumer Products advocacy a plus
• Experience building and managing external teams
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Persuasive verbal and written communication skills 

KEY ATTRIBUTES NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS:

• Ability to identify key risks and opportunities for company
• Deep understanding of the mechanics of government; ability to identify and engage short- and long-term political trends
• Ability to manage a team of external consultants
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal resources
• Proven team player with an ability to thrive in a start-up environment
• Self-motivation and ability to execute without constant supervision
• High level of integrity and ethics critical

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, law or public policy degree a plus

JUUL LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:

• A place to grow your career. We’ll help you set big goals - and exceed them
• People. Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates
• Equity and performance bonuses. Every employee is a stakeholder in our success
• Cell phone subsidy, commuter benefits and discounts on JUUL products
• Excellent medical, dental and vision, disability, and life insurance, plus family support, wellness, legal, and employee assistance program benefits
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Plus biannual discretionary performance bonuses

Juul Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees and job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Juul Labs also complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Juul Labs in the US. #LI-remote