Job Description Summary:The Vice President, Government Affairs is the company's senior executive leader responsible for government affairs, public policy, and regulatory advocacy across the company's health IT, EHR, and AI portfolio. Reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, this role develops proactive federal and state government affairs strategies; builds relationships Job Evaluation Request Form with policymakers and regulatory agencies; represents the company with government officials, industry associations, and external coalitions; and advises executive leadership on legislative, regulatory, and political developments that may affect the company's products, customers, and business strategy.
The VP, Government Affairs serves as a trusted advisor to the CLO, C-suite, Product, Engineering, Clinical, Compliance, and other business leaders, translating complex policy developments into actionable business strategies. The role is responsible for establishing the company's government affairs agenda, anticipating emerging policy risks and opportunities, and positioning the company as a credible and influential voice in the development of healthcare technology and AI policy.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:Government Affairs & Public Policy Strategy- Develop and execute the company's enterprise government affairs and public policy strategy across federal and state legislative and regulatory environments. Establish policy priorities related to health IT, EHR certification, artificial intelligence, ambient clinical intelligence, health data privacy, interoperability, information blocking, healthcare reimbursement, and other issues affecting the company's products and customers. Anticipate emerging policy developments and proactively develop strategies to influence outcomes.
Federal & State Government Relations- Build and maintain senior-level relationships with federal and state policymakers, regulators, and government agencies, including ASTP/ONC, HHS, CMS, FTC, FDA, congressional committees, state legislatures, state agencies, and other relevant government stakeholders. Represent the company's interests in meetings, briefings, policy discussions, and other government engagements.
Regulatory & Legislative Advocacy- Lead the company's response to proposed legislation, regulations, guidance, and policy initiatives affecting healthcare technology and AI. Develop policy positions, coordinate 15% This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.
Executive, Legal & Product Policy Advisory- Serve as the company's senior government affairs and public policy advisor to the CLO, C-suite, Product, Engineering, Clinical, Compliance, and other business leaders. Translate complex legislative and regulatory developments into business implications, product requirements, risk considerations, and strategic recommendations.
Industry Coalitions & External Representation- Develop and lead relationships with healthcare, technology, AI, and digital health trade associations and coalitions. Represent the company in industry policy initiatives and establish strategic partnerships that advance the company's policy priorities. Direct and manage external lobbying firms, government affairs consultants, and policy advisors.
Executive & Board Advisory- Advise the CLO, executive leadership, and Board of Directors regarding political, legislative, and regulatory risks and opportunities, including emerging AI regulation, state privacy and consent requirements, health IT policy, reimbursement policy, and other developments that may affect the company's strategy.
Experience & Qualifications- Bachelors Degree: Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Healthcare Policy
- Masters or Juris Doctorate (preferred): focus in Healthcare or Tech Law
- 12+ years of progressive experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, public affairs, or related external affairs roles, with significant experience in healthcare, health technology, AI, technology, or another highly regulated industry
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing federal and/or state government affairs strategies and engaging directly with policymakers, regulators, and government stakeholders
- Strong understanding of healthcare technology policy, AI regulation, health information privacy, interoperability, health IT certification, and applicable federal and state legislative and regulatory environments
- Experience representing an organization with government officials, industry associations, coalitions, or other external stakeholders
- Experience managing external consultants, lobbying firms, government affairs advisors, or policy organizations
- Exceptional strategic judgment, executive communication, policy analysis, relationship management, negotiation, advocacy, and ability to influence without direct authority
ModMed Benefits Highlight: At ModMed, we believe it's important to offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our growing workforce. Eligible Modernizers can enroll in a wide range of benefits:
United States- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a company Health Savings Account contribution,
- 401(k): ModMed provides a matching contribution each payday of 50% of your contribution deferred on up to 6% of your compensation. After one year of employment with ModMed, 100% of any matching contribution you receive is yours to keep.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave programs,
- Company paid Life and Disability benefits, Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Programs,
- Company-sponsored Business Resource & Special Interest Groups that provide engaged and supportive communities within ModMed,
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement programs and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning,
- Global presence and in-person collaboration opportunities; dog-friendly HQ (US), Hybrid office-based roles and remote availability for some roles,
- Weekly catered breakfast and lunch, treadmill workstations, Zen, and wellness rooms within our BRIC headquarters.
