Project Manager, Peptide API Operations

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 http://hims.com/about and hims.com/how-it-works http://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 http://www.hims.com/careers-professionals. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are seeking a highly organized and execution-focused Project Manager to lead ramp-up and tech transfer activities for a peptide API manufacturing facility. This role will drive cross-functional coordination across Operations, Quality (QA/QC), and global partners to ensure successful process transfer, facility readiness, and on-time program delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced ramp-up environment and can manage complexity while keeping teams aligned and accountable. YOU WILL: - Lead end-to-end project management for peptide manufacturing technology transfers, process implementation, and startup activities. - Develop, maintain, and execute detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies across multiple programs. - Coordinate the transfer of peptide manufacturing processes, including SPPS, purification, and lyophilization, from R&D or external manufacturing sites into commercial operations. - Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Process Development teams to ensure successful process validation and GMP manufacturing readiness. - Serve as the primary cross-functional project lead, coordinating activities across Operations, QA/QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, and global stakeholders. - Facilitate project meetings, drive accountability, resolve cross-functional issues, and communicate project status to leadership. - Partner with Quality to ensure all project activities comply with cGMP requirements and support the development of SOPs, batch records, validation protocols, and other controlled documentation. - Support facility startup activities, including equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), operational readiness, and execution of initial GMP manufacturing campaigns. - Help establish scalable project management processes, governance, and best practices to support a growing manufacturing organization. - Collaborate with global teams and external partners to align technical requirements, project timelines, and key deliverables while effectively managing communication across multiple time zones. YOU HAVE: - Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline. - 5+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments. - Direct experience leading technology transfer, process scale-up, manufacturing startup, or commercialization projects strongly preferred. - Experience supporting peptide API manufacturing or other complex chemical manufacturing processes is a plus. - Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional projects with aggressive timelines and multiple stakeholders. - Strong understanding of technology transfer, process validation, and cGMP manufacturing workflows. - Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment without direct authority. - Highly organized with the ability to balance structure and execution in a fast-paced, evolving environment. - Strong risk management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate challenges and implement practical solutions. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Comfortable collaborating with global teams and working flexible hours as needed to support international partners and project milestones. 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. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply—even if you're not sure if your background or experience is a perfect match. 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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