Remote Lead Material Scientist - Pre-Formulation Manager

Coinscapture; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & equity

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager, Material Scientist to support and scale our R&D capabilities. This remote role with occasional travel will bridge early‑stage drug concepts with final formulations, driving developability and product performance across diverse dosage forms.

You will lead characterization, assess drug properties, and coordinate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure stability and scalable solutions across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 XRD, DSC/TGA, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM to understand material properties.
• 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.

Skills

Physicochemical characterization

XRD

DSC/TGA

Raman spectroscopy

SEM

Solubility profiling

pKa

logP

Hygroscopicity

Excipients compatibility

Formulation development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field

PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

X-ray diffractometer (XRD)

Raman spectrometer

SEM

DSC/TGA instrument

Job description

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager, Material Scientist to support and scale our R&D capabilities. This remote role with occasional travel will bridge early‑stage drug concepts with final formulations, driving developability and product performance across diverse dosage forms.

You will lead characterization, assess drug properties, and coordinate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure stability and scalable solutions across the portfolio.