Director, Federal Government Affairs

THE COMPANY:

Juul Labs’ mission is to impact the lives of the world’s one billion adult smokers by eliminating combustible cigarettes. 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 at one of the fastest growing companies is compelling, read on for more details.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As our Director of Federal Government Affairs, you will be responsible for identifying key federal policy issues affecting company interests, helping the company formulate its positions on those issues, and managing a number of federal lobbyists and vendors to advance the company’s positions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify federal policy issues affecting company interests; prioritize issue engagement

Develop proactive and defensive strategic plans for federal legislative and administration activities

Engage and manage external team of federal consultants to advance company objectives

Liaise between consultants and internal external affairs team

Establish relationships with key federal lawmakers and the administration

Develop strategy for senior leadership’s federal policy and political engagement; create materials for meetings with legislators, the administration, and their staff

Oversee federal, bipartisan political contribution strategy

Keep senior management apprised of progress and project status

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

10+ years experience in political affairs, preferably both public and private sectors

Superior analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Experience building and managing external consulting teams

Experience working with federal-level advocacy

Experience working alongside state-level advocacy a plus

Experience with healthcare/pharmaceutical advocacy a plus

Experience managing grassroots and grasstops campaigns a plus

Ability to identify key problems and opportunities for company

Deep understanding of the mechanics of federal-level politics and their interaction with both federal and state regulatory / legislative activity; ability to identify short- and long-term political trends

Ability to manage a team of external consultants

Ability to track and prioritize multiple issues across multiple workstreams simultaneously

Ability to communicate effectively with internal resources

Proven team player with an ability to thrive in a start-up environment

High level of integrity and ethics critical

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree required, law or business 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 benefits

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.

SALARY RANGES:

Salary varies by role, level and location, and is dependent on the cost of labor in a given

geographic region among other factors. These ranges may be modified at any time.

SALARY RANGE:

$163,000—$237,000 USD