Director of Government Affairs

About the role

As we continue expanding in the U.S. market, we’re looking for a Director of Government Affairs to join our External & Regulatory Affairs team in Arlington, Virginia. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring regulatory excellence across our product portfolio while supporting our mission to responsibly expand access to safer nicotine alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage legislative issues across relevant U.S. states, including lobbying efforts, testimony preparation, and alignment with key stakeholders across the supply chain
• Prepare bi-weekly legislative updates and monthly federal policy summaries for internal stakeholders
• Maintain and update the advocacy library with regulatory references, policy materials, and filings
• Support participation in external industry events such as FDLI, TSRC, GTNF, and ATNF, including preparing post-event summaries
• Contribute to the development of advocacy materials and coordinate closely with communications and legal teams
• Assist with project planning, budget tracking, and expense reporting across workstreams

Requirements

• 3–5 years with exposure to policy and advocacy, government affairs and managing key stakeholder relationships
• Solid understanding of federal and state legislative and processes
• Strong research, analytical, and writing skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory information into clear insights
• Experience monitoring statutory developments and assessing business impact
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external stakeholders

Bonus if you also bring

• Exposure to lobbying, advocacy, or public policy engagement
• Experience attending or contributing to industry conferences and regulatory forums
• Familiarity with regulatory strategy in fast-moving or highly regulated industries

What we offer

• We are a value-driven company, with our core values—We team up, Innovation Drives Us, Inclusion and Non-Hierarchy, and Going the Extra Mile—at the heart of everything we do.
• You can expect a collaborative environment where people support each other, and your voice is always heard.
• We welcome ideas from all levels, embrace new ways of working, and encourage experimentation.
• At Haypp Group, you’ll feel safe, appreciated, and challenged at the same time.
• We foster an open and inclusive culture where you’re valued for who you are. On top of that, we offer generous vacation allowance, comprehensive health benefits, and a culture that supports both balance and ambition.
• The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $180,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on role scope, relevant skills and experience, location, internal equity and business needs.