hims-and-hers - Manager, Material Scientist
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Requirements
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field, with relevant experience in R&D and/or product development (Bachelor’s: 10–15+ years, Master’s: 5–10+ years, PhD: 5+ years) • 2–5+ years of prior people management experience, with the ability to lead and develop technical teams • Strong background in material characterization techniques and analytical methods used in pharmaceutical development • Deep understanding of physical chemistry, thermodynamics, and drug material properties, including experience applying Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS) principles • Experience solving complex material or drug performance challenges across development or production environments • Experience working cross-functionally to support product development, improvement, and troubleshooting efforts • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities • OUR BENEFITS (THERE ARE MORE BUT HERE ARE SOME HIGHLIGHTS): • Competitive salary & equity compensation for full-time roles • Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental & vision, and parental leave • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) • 401k benefits with employer matching contribution • Offsite team retreats • Hims considers all qualified applicants for employment, including applicants with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and any similar state or local fair chance laws. • It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. • Hims & Hers is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] and describe the needed accommodation. Your privacy is important to us, and any information you share will only be used for the legitimate purpose of considering your request for accommodation. Hims & Hers gives consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to any protected status, including disability. Please do not send resumes to this email address. • To learn more about how we collect, use, retain, and disclose Personal Information, please visit our Global Candidate Privacy Statement https://www.hims.com/global-candidate-privacy-statement.
Responsibilities
• Lead physicochemical characterization of drug substances using techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), DSC/TGA, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM to better understand material properties and behavior • Evaluate key drug properties including solubility (pH profile), pKa, logP, and hygroscopicity to inform formulation strategy and product performance • Design and interpret excipient compatibility studies to identify potential chemical or physical interactions and ensure product stability and shelf life • Partner cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and other teams to address formulation and process challenges across development and production • Manage relationships with external partners supporting analytical testing, product development, due diligence, and innovation initiatives • Support material qualification efforts, including defining and evaluating specifications for APIs, excipients, vitamins, and minerals • Design and implement risk assessments for critical material attributes (CMAs) to ensure consistent product quality and performance • Troubleshoot formulation and material-related issues across both development and commercial settings, identifying effective and scalable solutions • Contribute to building internal capabilities, processes, and best practices within pre-formulation and material science
Benefits
• The actual amount will take into account a range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and location. H&H also offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package that may include an equity grant. • Consult with your Recruiter during any potential screening to determine a more targeted range based on location and job-related factors. • This job has application limits • To ensure that we can give proper consideration to everyone who's excited about joining Hims & Hers, we ask that you please only apply to a specific role once within a 60-day period. If you weren’t selected this time, you are welcome to check back and reapply after 60 days. • We truly appreciate your interest in Hims & Hers and look forward to staying connected! • Autofill from resume • Upload your resume here to autofill key application fields. • Drop your resume here! • Parsing your resume. Autofilling key fields... • Candidate Information • LinkedIn Profile URL • If you don't have a LinkedIn profile, please write NA • or drag and drop here • Do you have hands-on experience in pharmaceutical pre-formulation and material characterization? • Yes — 2–5 years • Limited exposure • What best describes your experience working with small molecule drug products? • Extensive hands-on experience (primary focus of my work)
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