Manager, Material Scientist

Hims & Hers

1d • Remote

About The Position

Hims & Hers is a leading health and wellness platform dedicated to making healthcare affordable, accessible, and personal. The company is publicly traded on the NYSE. Hims & Hers is seeking an experienced Manager, Material Scientist to enhance and expand its research and development capabilities. This role involves close collaboration with the VP of R&D and Innovation to establish and lead material science and pre-formulation initiatives, building the necessary infrastructure for continuous product innovation and growth. The Manager will be crucial in bridging early-stage drug concepts with final formulations, focusing on physicochemical characterization, excipient compatibility, and material risk assessment to ensure product quality, stability, and scalability across the portfolio. This is a highly hands-on, remote position with occasional travel, emphasizing technical execution while also contributing to the long-term development of capabilities within pre-formulation and material science across various dosage forms and product types.

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

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

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees