VP, Medical Device Engineering

Hims & Hers Health, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401k with employer matching

ESPP

Job summary

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. seeks a VP of Medical Device Engineering to lead the strategy, team, and execution for a regulated device portfolio. You will own the engineering foundation from concept through commercialization, ensuring safety, quality, compliance, and craftsmanship across products shipped globally.

The role oversees hardware product development, collaborates with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Manufacturing to bring products to market with speed and rigor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years in the medical device industry, especially Class II devices.
• Demonstrated leadership overseeing R&D teams and product development pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for regulated devices, aligned with growth.
• Lead R&D from concept through design transfer and commercialization.
• Ensure design control processes meet 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic planning

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

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:

The VP, Medical Device Engineering will lead the strategy, team, and execution behind our regulated medical device portfolio – building the engineering foundation for a new generation of regulated consumer medical devices designed to make preventative care radically more accessible globally. This is a rare opportunity to shape a world‑class device organization, owning everything from early concept through commercialization, while ensuring every product we ship meets the highest bar for safety, quality, compliance, and craftsmanship.

This leader will directly oversee medical device hardware product development and work cross‑functionally with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, and Manufacturing to bring products from concept to market with speed and rigor.

You Will:

Business & Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for the regulated devices portfolio, aligned with company growth objectives
• Own budgeting, and resource allocation for the regulated devices business unit
• Partner with executive leadership to identify new product opportunities
• Build and scale a high‑performing, cross‑functional organization

Product Development & R&D Leadership

• Directly lead R&D developing regulated medical devices from concept through design transfer and commercialization
• Ensure design control processes are robust, compliant, and efficiently executed (21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485)
• Drive innovation while maintaining disciplined product development processes, including risk management (ISO 14971) and usability engineering

Quality & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure all products meet FDA, international regulatory, and quality system requirements
• Partner closely with Quality and Regulatory leaders to support successful submissions (e.g., 510(k), De Novo as applicable)
• Champion a culture of quality and compliance across the organization
• Ensure inspection readiness and successful audits (FDA, notified bodies, etc.)

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Provide indirect leadership and alignment across Clinical, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
• Ensure clinical strategies support regulatory and commercial objectives
• Collaborate with Manufacturing/Operations to ensure scalable, cost‑effective, and compliant production processes

Operational Excellence

• Establish and monitor KPIs across development, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing readiness
• Drive continuous improvement in product development lifecycle, time‑to‑market, and cost efficiency
• Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, and operational risks

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 15+ years of experience in the medical device industry, with significant experience in Class II devices
• Proven leadership experience overseeing R&D teams and product development pipelines
• Deep knowledge of FDA regulations, including 21 CFR Part 820, and international standards such as ISO 13485 and ISO 14971
• Demonstrated success leading products through regulatory clearance (e.g., 510(k)) and commercialization
• Experience working closely with Quality and Regulatory functions in a design controlled environment

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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