Manager, Material Scientist

About the role

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (H&H) is seeking a Manager, Material Scientist to join our dynamic R&D team. Reporting to the VP of R&D and Innovation, this role will drive the development and optimization of materials and formulations, ensuring the quality, stability, and scalability of our products.

Responsibilities

• Lead physicochemical characterization of drug substances using techniques like X-ray diffraction (XRD), DSC/TGA, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM to understand material properties and behavior.
• Evaluate key drug properties such as solubility, 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.
• Work 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Strong background in material characterization techniques and analytical methods used in pharmaceutical development.
• Experience solving complex material or drug performance challenges across development or production environments.
• 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.