Manager, Material Scientist

🕒 April 22

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2017

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

🛍️ eCommerce

🧘 Wellness

Healthcare Insurance • eCommerce • Wellness

Hims & Hers is an online platform with over 1 million subscribers that connects patients to licensed healthcare professionals across all 50 states in the U. S. The service offers comprehensive support for sexual health, weight loss, hair regrowth, mental health, and skincare through a 100% online process. Clients can receive personalized treatment plans which may include prescription medications, and benefit from free and discreet shipping. Hims & Hers prides itself on providing accessible and affordable healthcare without the need for insurance, offering transparent pricing and support from licensed providers. It aims to empower individuals by making healthcare and treatment conveniently available on their own terms, including mental health support, which includes treatments for anxiety and depression.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 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.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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