R&D Developer

Summary

Join Hims & Hers Health, Inc. as an R&D Developer of Small/Protein Molecule Development, leading a team in designing and developing new formulations and scalable processes for parenteral drug products. This role requires strategic planning, scientific research, and collaboration across departments to ensure successful product progression from discovery to launch. The position is located in Los Alamitos, CA, and requires on-site work. Responsibilities include leading drug product development, documenting technical reports, implementing research strategies, coordinating SPD initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, managing personnel, developing budgets, and building collaborations. A Ph.D. or B.S./M.S. with relevant experience is required. Competitive salary, benefits, and equity compensation are offered.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or relevant field with a minimum of 5+ years of industrial experience, or B.S./M.S. with a minimum of 8+ years of industrial experience
• Relevant experience in pharmaceutical development with exposure to all stages of development (preclinical, clinical, and commercial)
• Experience in developing sterile and specialty products, including long-acting injectables and sterile liquid/lyophilized products
• Knowledge of intermediate modality evaluations and parenteral formulation development
• Experience with process design and/or scale-up in clinical or commercial settings

Responsibilities

• Lead the small molecule parenteral drug product development in designing and executing experiments for formulation and process development
• Document technical reports and regulatory filings related to drug product development
• Implement strategy and conduct scientific research from laboratory to commercial scale
• Coordinate and execute SPD initiatives in the company's portfolio from discovery to launch
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure timely progression of portfolio initiatives
• Recruit, appraise, and develop personnel under supervision, including selecting and training staff
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and ensure adherence to spending limits
• Build collaborations across internal departments and with external partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized expertise in novel delivery technologies for small molecule or synthetic modalities
• Experience in regulatory compliance across all phases of product development
• Demonstrated leadership skills in building high-performing teams and motivating scientific staff
• Experience in budget planning and management

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)
• Employee discounts on hims & hers & Apostrophe online products
• 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
• Offsite team retreats