Project Manager, Peptide API Operations

hims-and-hers; Edison (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & equity

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

401k benefits with employer matching

Offsite team retreats

Job summary

Hims & Hers is seeking a highly organized Project Manager to lead ramp-up and tech transfer activities for a peptide API manufacturing facility. You will drive cross-functional coordination across Operations, QA/QC, and global partners to ensure successful process transfer, facility readiness, and on-time program delivery.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced ramp-up environment, can manage complexity, and guides teams across time zones while maintaining accountability and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Direct experience leading technology transfer, process scale-up, startup, or commercialization projects.
• Experience supporting peptide API manufacturing or other complex chemical manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with aggressive timelines and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of technology transfer, process validation, and cGMP manufacturing workflows.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Highly organized in fast-paced, evolving environments with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for peptide manufacturing technology transfers, process implementation, and startup activities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies across multiple programs.
• Coordinate the transfer of peptide manufacturing processes, including SPPS, purification, and lyophilization, from R&D or external sites into commercial operations.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Process Development teams to ensure successful process validation and GMP readiness.
• Serve as the primary cross-functional project lead, coordinating activities across Operations, QA/QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, and global stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, drive accountability, resolve cross-functional issues, and communicate project status to leadership.
• Support SOPs, batch records, validation protocols, and other controlled documentation to ensure compliance with cGMP.
• Help establish scalable project management processes, governance, and best practices for a growing manufacturing organization.
• Collaborate with global teams and external partners to align technical requirements, timelines, and deliverables across time zones.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Communication

Influence without authority

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or related discipline

Job description

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:

We are seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Project Manager to lead ramp-up and tech transfer activities for a peptide API manufacturing facility. This role will drive cross-functional coordination across Operations, Quality (QA/QC), and global partners to ensure successful process transfer, facility readiness, and on-time program delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced ramp-up environment and can manage complexity while keeping teams aligned and accountable.

You Will:

• Lead end-to-end project management for peptide manufacturing technology transfers, process implementation, and startup activities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies across multiple programs.
• Coordinate the transfer of peptide manufacturing processes, including SPPS, purification, and lyophilization, from R&D or external manufacturing sites into commercial operations.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Process Development teams to ensure successful process validation and GMP manufacturing readiness.
• Serve as the primary cross-functional project lead, coordinating activities across Operations, QA/QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, and global stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, drive accountability, resolve cross-functional issues, and communicate project status to leadership.
• Partner with Quality to ensure all project activities comply with cGMP requirements and support the development of SOPs, batch records, validation protocols, and other controlled documentation.
• Support facility startup activities, including equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), operational readiness, and execution of initial GMP manufacturing campaigns.
• Help establish scalable project management processes, governance, and best practices to support a growing manufacturing organization.
• Collaborate with global teams and external partners to align technical requirements, project timelines, and key deliverables while effectively managing communication across multiple time zones.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Direct experience leading technology transfer, process scale-up, manufacturing startup, or commercialization projects strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting peptide API manufacturing or other complex chemical manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional projects with aggressive timelines and multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of technology transfer, process validation, and cGMP manufacturing workflows.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Highly organized with the ability to balance structure and execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable collaborating with global teams and working flexible hours as needed to support international partners and project milestones.

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.

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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