Manager, Material Scientist

hims & hers
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 140,000 - 160,000 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Communication","Leadership","Collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Lead material science and pre-formulation efforts for Hims & Hers, bridging early-stage drug concepts with final formulations. Oversee physicochemical characterization, excipient compatibility, and material risk assessment to ensure quality, stability, and scalability. Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, and quality; manage external partners; build internal capabilities; contribute across dosage forms from concept to market. Remote role with occasional travel.

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Manager, Material Scientist

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Job Summary

Lead material science and pre-formulation efforts for Hims & Hers, bridging early-stage drug concepts with final formulations. Oversee physicochemical characterization, excipient compatibility, and material risk assessment to ensure quality, stability, and scalability. Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, manufacturing, and quality; manage external partners; build internal capabilities; contribute across dosage forms from concept to market. Remote role with occasional travel.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Manager level

Key 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
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 140,000 - 160,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Paid LeaveHealth Insurance401kRemote Work

Key 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:Pharmaceutical development
Skills:CommunicationLeadershipCollaborationProblem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:X-ray diffractionDSCTGARaman spectroscopySEM

Company Brief

hims & hers
A telehealth and consumer wellness platform offering personalized care and products across sexual health, hair, mental health, dermatology, weight loss and primary care via digital consultations, prescriptions, and fulfillment.
Industry: HealthTech
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2017
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