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This is a senior, hands-on pharmaceutical material science leadership role supporting pre-formulation and product development for a healthcare platform. The manager will lead physicochemical characterization, excipient compatibility studies, material qualification, and critical material attribute risk assessments. The role partners closely with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and external analytical or development partners to resolve formulation and scale-up challenges. It also includes people leadership and building durable internal processes and capabilities for material science. The position is remote within the United States with occasional travel.
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I would begin by defining the target product profile and reviewing available API data. I would then build a risk-based characterization plan covering crystallinity and polymorphism, thermal behavior, particle morphology, solubility across pH, pKa, logP, hygroscopicity, and chemical stability. The findings would be translated into material risks, formulation options, and clear development experiments with decision criteria.
I select excipients based on the intended dosage form, functional need, and known material risks, then use stressed binary or blend studies under appropriate temperature and humidity conditions. I evaluate chemical and physical changes with fit-for-purpose analytical methods such as DSC, XRPD, spectroscopy, and chromatographic stability testing. I interpret results in the context of formulation exposure, processing conditions, and shelf-life requirements before recommending mitigation or alternate excipients.
I would first establish a cross-functional problem statement and compare affected and unaffected lots across raw-material attributes, process conditions, and analytical results. I would use structured root-cause tools and targeted experiments to distinguish material variability from process effects. After confirming the cause, I would implement a scalable corrective action, update specifications or controls as needed, and verify that the solution protects product performance.
I link material attributes to product quality attributes and process performance through prior knowledge, risk assessment, and experimental data. Attributes such as particle size, polymorphic form, moisture, bulk density, impurity profile, and flow properties are prioritized based on impact and uncertainty. I then establish scientifically justified specifications, supplier controls, incoming testing, and change-management expectations.
I would set clear technical priorities tied to program milestones, define ownership and decision rights, and use regular reviews to remove barriers. I would remain directly engaged in high-risk scientific questions while coaching team members to design experiments, interpret data, and communicate recommendations independently. Transparent documentation and active alignment with manufacturing, quality, and leadership would keep execution moving as priorities shift.
Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform, on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We are redefining healthcare by putting the customer first and delivering access to care that is affordable, accessible, and personal, from diagnosis to treatment to delivery. No two people are the same, so we provide access to personalized care designed for results. By normalizing health & wellness challenges and innovating on their solutions, we’re making better health outcomes easier to achieve.
Hims & Hers is a public company, traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “HIMS.” To learn more about the brand and offerings, you can visit hims.com/about and hims.com/how-it-works . For information on the company’s outstanding benefits, culture, and its talent-first flexible/remote work approach, see below and visit www.hims.com/careers-professionals.
About the Role:
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (better known as Hims & Hers) is looking for an experienced Manager, Material Scientist to support and scale our research and development capabilities. This role will partner closely with the VP of R&D and Innovation to help build and lead material science and pre-formulation efforts, while establishing the infrastructure needed to support continued product innovation and growth.
The Manager will play a critical role in bridging early-stage drug concepts with final formulations, supporting the developability of new and existing products. This includes physicochemical characterization, excipient compatibility, and material risk assessment to ensure quality, stability, and scalability across our portfolio.
You will serve as a key subject matter expert in pre-formulation and material science, helping to shape how these capabilities evolve at Hims & Hers. This is a highly hands-on role with a strong focus on technical execution, while also contributing to longer-term capability building.
You’ll work across a range of dosage forms and product types, supporting both new product development and improvements to existing formulations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to bringing new products from concept through development and into market.
This is a remote role with occasional travel.
You Will:
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
You Have:
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
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives and prioritizes ethics, wellness, and a strong sense of belonging. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you’re not sure if your background or experience is a perfect match.
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.
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