Government Relations Lead

At ŌURA, we’re building the future of proactive health by translating human signals into actionable insights that improve performance, recovery, and long-term wellbeing. As we continue to scale our healthcare and enterprise partnerships, we’re expanding our Government Relations function and are looking for a Government Relations Lead to help advance ŌURA’s federal policy priorities. This role is grounded in government relations and healthcare policy, while also requiring comfort operating across a broad range of issues and stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong healthcare policy background, understands business and revenue considerations, and can flex between strategic thinking and hands-on execution while partnering closely with teams across Human Performance (HP), Healthcare, Legal, and Commercial.

While this is a remote opportunity, due to the specific requirements of the role, the successful candidate must reside in the Washington, D.C. metro area and be willing to travel occasionally as needed.

• →Support and help execute ŌURA’s federal government relations strategy, with a focus on healthcare, human performance, access, and revenue-related policy issues
• →Work closely with ŌURA’s Human Performance (HP) and healthcare teams to ensure policy efforts are aligned with clinical, research, and enterprise priorities
• →Monitor, assess, and communicate relevant legislative, regulatory, and political developments that may impact ŌURA’s business, partnerships, or growth opportunities
• →Develop policy positions, advocacy materials, and briefings that translate complex healthcare and technology topics into clear, business-relevant insights
• →Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, trade associations, federal agencies, and other key external stakeholders to educate and advocate on ŌURA’s policy priorities
• →Support and coordinate meetings, briefings, and engagements on Capitol Hill and with external partners as needed
• →Assist in managing ŌURA's participation in relevant trade associations, coalitions, and industry groups, ensuring alignment with company objectives
• →Operate comfortably across multiple workstreams, stepping in to support emerging priorities, time-sensitive issues, and cross-functional initiatives as the business evolves

• Background in healthcare policy, government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs, preferably within health tech, medtech, life sciences, or a related field
• Experience engaging with Congress, federal agencies, and trade associations
• Strong understanding of how public policy intersects with business strategy, enterprise partnerships, and revenue growth
• Ability to work cross-functionally and translate policy developments into actionable guidance for business teams
• Comfortable balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• DC-based, travel as needed, and regularly engage on Capitol Hill