Government Relations Lead

Oura Oura · Consumer · Washington DC, United States · Marketing

This role focuses on advancing Oura's federal policy priorities, particularly in healthcare, human performance, access, and revenue. The Lead will work closely with internal teams (Human Performance, healthcare, Legal, Commercial) and external stakeholders (Congress, federal agencies, trade associations) to develop policy positions, advocate for Oura's interests, and monitor legislative/regulatory developments. The ideal candidate has a strong background in healthcare policy and government relations, understands the intersection of policy with business strategy and revenue, and can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Support and help execute ŌURA’s federal government relations strategy, with a focus on healthcare, human performance, access, and revenue-related policy issues
  2. Work closely with ŌURA’s Human Performance (HP) and healthcare teams to ensure policy efforts are aligned with clinical, research, and enterprise priorities
  3. Monitor, assess, and communicate relevant legislative, regulatory, and political developments that may impact ŌURA’s business, partnerships, or growth opportunities
  4. Develop policy positions, advocacy materials, and briefings that translate complex healthcare and technology topics into clear, business-relevant insights
  5. 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

Skills

Required

  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • must reside in the Washington, D.C. metro area