Vice President, Government Affairs

About Hello Heart:

Hello Heart is on a mission to change the way people care for their hearts. The company provides the first app and connected heart monitor to help people track and manage their heart health. With Hello Heart, users take steps to control their risk of heart attacks and stroke – the leading cause of death in the United States. Peer-reviewed studies have shown that high-risk users of Hello Heart have seen meaningful drops in blood pressure, cholesterol and even weight. Recognized as the digital leader in preventive heart health, Hello Heart is trusted by more than 130 leading Fortune 500 and government employers, national health plans, and labor organizations. Founded in 2013, Hello Heart has raised more than $138 million from top venture firms and is a best-in-class solution on the American Heart Association’s Innovators’ Network and CVS Health Point Solutions Management platform. Visit www.helloheart.com for more information.

About The Role

As Vice President, Government Affairs, you will lead our efforts to build strong relationships with public sector decision makers and shape policy that advances digital health innovation. As leader of the function, you will grow a high-performing team while being hands on building out this function.

Reporting into our VP, Strategy and Business Operations, you will put the value of our product front and center with policymakers, government agencies, and associations. You will champion the adoption of digital health and AI solutions to lower healthcare costs and improve population health across the United States. 

Responsibilities

• Lead all government affairs and public policy initiatives, focusing on federal, state, and local public sector stakeholders.
• Position our product value proposition with policymakers and government agencies, highlighting proven health and cost-saving outcomes.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with associations and public health organizations to promote digital health adoption.
• Influence healthcare policy discussions, particularly around digital health and AI applications in population health management.
• Represent the company in key industry forums, advocacy groups, and government meetings.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Strategy, and Product teams to align messaging and policy efforts with business goals.
• Monitor and analyze regulatory and legislative developments impacting digital health, AI, and public sector adoption.
• Own thought leadership through advocacy, webinars, conferences, white papers, testimony, and driving strategic communications that promote our mission.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, or public sector strategy, ideally within healthcare, technology, or digital health.
• Deep understanding of U.S. healthcare policy, public sector procurement, and digital health innovation.
• Strong network with federal and state decision makers, lobbyists, associations, and advocacy groups.
• Previous experience promoting AI-driven solutions or innovative technology adoption in healthcare policy.
• Proven ability to influence and drive policy change in healthcare or technology.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with senior government officials and industry leaders.
• Demonstrated success partnering with internal teams (Commercial, Marketing, Strategy, Product, Legal) to advance business objectives.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $230,000.00 to $250,000.00. Salary ranges are determined by role and level. Compensation is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the salary only, and do not include equity or benefits.

Hello Heart has a positive, diverse, and supportive culture - we look for people who are collaborative, creative, and courageous. Oh, and if you want to see some recent evidence of the fun things we do at Hello Heart, check out our Instagram page.