11 days ago

Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Developer

Hims & hers

On Site
Full Time
$135,000
Gilbert, AZ

Job Overview

Job TitleSenior Pharmaceutical Formulation Developer
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$135,000
LocationGilbert, AZ

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Job Description

About Hims & Hers

Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform, dedicated to helping people feel great through accessible, affordable, and personalized care. We are redefining healthcare by prioritizing the customer from diagnosis to treatment and delivery, providing tailored solutions for better health outcomes. By normalizing health and wellness challenges and innovating on solutions, we make achieving better health easier.

Hims & Hers is a publicly traded company on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “HIMS.” Discover more about our brand and offerings at hims.com/about and hims.com/how-it-works. Learn about our outstanding benefits, culture, and flexible/remote work approach at www.hims.com/careers-professionals.

About The Role

Hims & Hers Health, Inc. is seeking an experienced Research and Development Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Developer. In this role, you will be instrumental in the design and development of new formulations and scalable processes, as well as optimizing existing formulations for solid oral dosage forms. This position requires supporting strategic planning, scientific research, formulation and process development, and collaborating across various departments to advance the oral dosage form portfolio from discovery to launch, all while maintaining high scientific excellence and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform drug product and process development for solid oral dosages, designing and executing experiments for scalable formulations and processes under R&D Management guidance.
  • Independently plan and execute formulation work, analyze test results, and translate findings into effective next steps for project success.
  • Accurately and comprehensively document experimental procedures, results, and observations. Support testing and troubleshooting using scientific and technical knowledge.
  • Consistently communicate project updates and assist in drafting R&D reports and reviewing compounding records.
  • Contribute to scoping new ideas or technical solutions that enhance R&D efficiencies and scale-up processes.
  • Collaborate closely with sourcing and inventory leads to ensure raw materials are available for R&D benchtop and scale-up activities.
  • Work with key stakeholders across the organization to ensure timely progression of portfolio initiatives.
  • Serve as a key technical resource for resolving internal and customer-related issues, providing scientific data and support.
  • Obtain and maintain pharmacy technician licensure in Arizona (required).

Qualifications

  • Recognized experience in solid oral dosage formulations and corresponding intermediate and tableting processes (e.g., tablets, chewables, dissolvable tablets, capsules, lozenges, etc.), along with experience in analytical development and validation.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, chemical engineering, or a relevant field with a minimum of 5+ years of industrial experience.
  • Relevant experience in pharmaceutical development and process development with exposure to all stages of development (lab-, pilot-, and commercial-scale).
  • Knowledge of intermediate modality evaluations and solid oral dosage formulation development.
  • Experience with process design and/or scale-up in clinical or commercial settings.
  • Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including a Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR).

Nice To Have

  • Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arizona.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with high-performing teams.
  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience implementing and managing systems to develop processes that improve yield, enhance quality, and achieve cost savings through efficient use of raw materials and process improvements.

Our Benefits 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 diverse workforce that prioritizes ethics, wellness, and belonging. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Key skills/competency

  • Pharmaceutical Formulation
  • Solid Oral Dosage Forms
  • Process Development
  • R&D Experimentation
  • Analytical Development
  • GMP Compliance
  • Scale-Up Processes
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Troubleshooting
  • Scientific Research

Tags:

Senior Pharmaceutical Formulation Developer
formulation development
process development
solid oral dosage
R&D experimentation
scientific research
regulatory compliance
project management
troubleshooting
cross-functional collaboration
pharmaceutical science
chemical engineering
analytical development
process design
scale-up
GMP
R&D lab
quality control
data analysis
experimental design

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How to Get Hired at Hims & hers

  • Research Hims & Hers's mission: Study their commitment to personalized, accessible healthcare and their innovative approach to health and wellness solutions.
  • Tailor your resume for R&D: Highlight your expertise in solid oral dosage formulation, process development, and relevant pharmaceutical sciences experience.
  • Showcase technical depth: Provide specific examples of your experience with lab- to commercial-scale development and analytical validation.
  • Prepare for behavioral questions: Demonstrate your ability to collaborate, lead, and adapt in a fast-paced R&D environment, emphasizing problem-solving skills.
  • Understand company culture: Be ready to discuss how your values align with Hims & Hers's focus on ethics, wellness, and customer-first healthcare.

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