[Remote] Senior Director of Government Relations at Virta Health

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional experience with 4 or more in government relations, health policy, or related fields
  • Deep knowledge of federal health programs (Medicare, Medicaid, VA) and the regulatory and legislative processes that govern them
  • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with policymakers, regulators, and senior staff
  • Proven track record advocating for healthcare-related policy or regulatory change
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with ability to represent Virta externally at the highest levels
  • Experience managing compliance with lobbying regulations
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and align external policy strategy with internal business needs
  • Willingness to be based in Washington, DC, given the centrality of federal policymaking

Responsibilities

  • Advocate for Virta by promoting policies and regulations that support access to Virta through Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Affairs, and other public programs
  • Build relationships with policymakers: Establish trust and influence with senior policymakers, staff, and leaders within the current executive administration
  • Inform go-to-market strategy: Provide timely updates and insights on federal and state regulatory, legal, and administrative changes that impact Virta’s sales and contracting strategies with both commercial and government health plans
  • Maintain compliance with federal and state lobbying regulations, ensuring all activities adhere to relevant rules
  • Manage external partners: Select, manage, and optimize external lobbying agencies to advance Virta’s policy priorities
  • Collaborate internally: Partner with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success teams to align government affairs activities with Virta’s growth strategy
  • Gain deep fluency in Virta’s clinical outcomes, business model, and policy priorities
  • Establish initial relationships with key policymakers, regulators, and external agency partners
  • Develop an initial policy engagement plan for Medicare, Medicaid, and VA opportunities
  • Deliver regular internal updates on policy developments and their implications for Virta’s go-to-market strategy
  • Ensure compliance procedures for lobbying disclosures and reporting are in place and operating smoothly

Skills

Virta Health

Reverses type 2 diabetes through personalized care

About Virta Health

Virta Health focuses on reversing type 2 diabetes through a combination of personalized nutrition, continuous remote care, and behavioral science. Their treatment is designed for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, healthcare providers, and enterprise partners like employers and health plans. Unlike many competitors, Virta Health operates on a performance-based model, meaning they only receive payment if they achieve successful outcomes for their patients. This aligns their financial incentives with patient health improvements. The company's goal is to reverse type 2 diabetes in 100 million people, making their approach not just about managing diabetes but actively working towards its reversal.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$362.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Remote-first work environment
Flexible work hours & time off policy
Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Free Virta treatment & family discount
Internet, home office, learning & development stipends
Employee resource groups
401K & ROTH contribution

Risks

Increased competition in diabetes reversal could threaten Virta's market share.
Rising popularity of GLP-1 medications may divert clients from Virta's approach.
Regulatory changes in GLP-1 prescriptions could impact Virta's business model.

Differentiation

Virta Health offers a medication-free approach to reversing type 2 diabetes.
Their performance-based model aligns financial incentives with patient outcomes.
Virta's continuous remote care platform provides personalized nutrition and behavioral support.

Upsides

Virta Health has achieved over $100M in annualized revenue with sustainable weight loss solutions.
Partnerships with major payers like U-Haul enhance Virta's market reach and credibility.
Growing skepticism about GLP-1 medications boosts demand for Virta's alternative treatments.

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