hims & hers · 2 weeks ago
Manager, Material Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expHims & Hers is a leading health and wellness platform focused on providing accessible and personalized healthcare solutions. They are seeking a Manager, Material Scientist to enhance their research and development capabilities, bridging early-stage drug concepts with final formulations while ensuring quality and stability across their product portfolio.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
hims & hers
Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (better known as Hims & Hers) is a multi-specialty telehealth platform building a virtual front door to the healthcare system.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
80%
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Engineering and Development
Management and Executive
Marketing
Product Management
Human Resources
Trends of Total Sponsorships
*2026 (8)
2025 (20)
2024 (15)
2023 (14)
2022 (7)
2021 (5)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.58BKey Investors
Franklin TempletonIVPThrive Capital
2026-05-18Post Ipo Debt· $350M
2025-05-08Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2021-01-21Post Ipo Equity· $75M
Leadership Team
Andrew Dudum
Founder & CEO
Yemi Okupe
CFO
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