Director of Government Affairs

Overview

Haypp Group is a leading e-commerce retailer of safer nicotine alternatives with a mission to end smoking. We serve millions of customers across 7 countries with 17 digital storefronts and a growing U.S. presence via Nicokick. We are scaling our operations in Arlington, Virginia, combining a Scandinavian-American workplace culture with open collaboration and value for individual contributions.

The Role

As we expand in the U.S. market, we are looking for a Director of Government Affairs to join our External & Regulatory Affairs team in Arlington, Virginia. In this role, you will help ensure regulatory excellence across our product portfolio and support our mission to responsibly expand access to safer nicotine alternatives. You will lead legislative monitoring and engagement, and compliance initiatives, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to navigate a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. This includes supporting engagement with federal government officials (FDA), tracking legislative developments, and contributing to regulatory strategy and advocacy efforts. This is a hybrid, full-time role based in Arlington, Virginia, with in-office presence expected several days per week.

What You Will Do

• 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

What We Are Looking For

• 3–5 years with exposure to policy and advocacy, government affairs and managing key stakeholder relationships
• Solid understanding of federal and state legislative 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

A 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

You Will Probably Thrive Here If You

• Are passionate about regulatory affairs and public policy in a highly dynamic industry
• Enjoy translating complex regulations into actionable insights
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment
• Take ownership of your work while contributing to a broader team mission

What We Offer

We are a value-driven company with core values including We team up, Innovation Drives Us, Inclusion and Non-Hierarchy, and Going the Extra Mile. We offer a collaborative environment where people support one another and your voice is heard. We welcome ideas from all levels, embrace new ways of working, and encourage experimentation. Haypp Group provides a safe, valued, and challenging workplace, with generous vacation, comprehensive health benefits, and a culture that supports both balance and ambition.

SEND US YOUR APPLICATION TODAY!

If this sounds like a place where you would want to contribute and grow, please submit your application. Haypp Group is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital status. If you have questions about the role, please reach out to our responsible recruiter, Anna Persson, at We look forward to hearing from you!

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