Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (better known as 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 revolutionizing telehealth for providers and their patients alike. Making personalized solutions accessible is of paramount importance to Hims & Hers and we are focused on continued innovation in this space. Hims & Hers offers nonprescription products and access to highly personalized prescription solutions for a variety of conditions related to mental health, sexual health, hair care, skincare, heart health, and more.
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 and forhers.com, or visit our investor site. 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 dynamic and motivated Junior R&D Product Developer to join our innovative R&D team. As a Junior R&D Product Developer, you will play a crucial role in supporting our innovation pipeline, with technical guidance from the R&D Product Development Manager, and R&D Process Engineer and will plan and execute projects with minimal supervision. The R&D Product Developer will process technical data, interpret results, and write technical reports while applying compounding lab knowledge to analyze, draw conclusions and report results. In this role, you will also lead and manage benchtop sample evaluation through descriptive panels, and interact with cross-functional peers to gather feedback that will drive product development forward for on-time, successful product launches.
You Will:
- Responsible for independently executing benchtop development work using compounding equipment and compounding procedures, with guidance from the R&D Product Developer, and the R&D Process Engineer to deliver consistent, high-quality products that support business objectives and revenue-generating new product launches
- Independently plan and execute benchtop formulation work, analyze test results and effectively translate these into effective next steps that lead to project successes
- Lead design and execution of experiments to evaluate product stability, compatibility, and performance under varying conditions.
- Document experimental procedures, results, and observations accurately and comprehensively in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
- Contribute to scoping of new ideas or technical solutions that improve R&D efficiencies and scale up processes.
- Consistently communicate project updates through detailed reports, compounding records, and data collection.
- Support potency testing and formula troubleshooting through data collection and analysis across all formats - tablets, topicals, gummies etc in collaboration with 3rd party labs and technical support partners. Some examples include:
- Manage the product development feedback process through sample distribution, and sample feedback collection for all Rx development programs with cross-functional partners.
- Work closely with sourcing and pharmacy inventory lead to ensure that raw materials are in stock for R&D benchtop and scale-up work
- Build, and maintain current industry knowledge by attending conferences and tradeshows showcasing technical knowledge of non-sterile pharmaceutical compounding
- Deliver fundamental training and information sharing to cross functional partners, including training additional R&D Techs on tablet & liquid compounding via benchtop and R&D scale-up batches
- Operate hand press, R&D scale rotary tablet press and necessary lab equipment for topical batching
- Create hand pressed tablets for creative and executive color evaluation
- Support scale-up batches for liquids, tableting and any other new product forms
- Support buildout and compounding technology transfer from AZ to Ohio R&D lab
You Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biological Science, Chemistry, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Cosmetic Chemistry or related fields
- Prior experience in a pharmaceutical research and development role or compounding pharmacy setting strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical compounding principles, sterile and non-sterile compounding techniques, and relevant regulations.
- Basic knowledge of chemistry, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical formulation.
- Comfortable operating in the fuzzy front-end area of innovation and passionate about creating, rapid prototyping, development, and commercialization of ideas under tight timelines.
- Strong technical skills on product formulation, compounding processes and equipment, ingredient functionality, and product-process interactions.
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Strong project management/organization and the ability to influence key stakeholders on recommended courses of action.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to interact with all company functions including R&D, Marketing, Purchasing and Operations.
- Ability to work independently, assess information and quickly make decisions.
- Strong communication skills and experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing in English
- Ability to manage time and competing priorities, and organize project data.
- Required current registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arizona.
- Flexibility to travel and complete work remotely if needed
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)
- Employee discounts on hims & hers & Apostrophe online products
- 401k benefits with employer matching contribution
- Offsite team retreats
Conditions of Employment:
- This position will require working with Hazardous Drugs (HD) and would require that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be worn for the length of working with these drugs. These items would include gloves, respiratory protection, gown and other items as required.
- This position requires medical approval to wear respiratory protection in the form of negative or positive pressure respirators, including N95, full face respirator, SCBA, or Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
- Physical exertion required. Including, but not limited to, walking up to 50% of the time, standing up to 100% of the time, squatting and bending up to 20% of the time and lifting up to 80% of the time for up to a twelve hour shift. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
- Due to the risk of reproductive capability in handling or compounding certain Hazardous Drugs (HD) associates must be willing to confirm that they understand the potential risks (teratogenicity, carcinogenicity and reproductive effects) of handling hazardous drugs.
We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you’re excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
Hims is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Hims considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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