Careers at Panther Life Sciences

JOIN PANTHER's MISSION

Better Health Is Skin Deep

Skin science, from skincare to medicine

At Panther, we build precision-engineered, clinically proven SmartPatches. As a multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and builders, we are working to ensure the delivery power of the skin is accessible to everyone. If you are drawn to solving hard problems with real-world stakes, we want to meet you.

WORKING AT PANTHER

What we do

Panther is built on real skin science that can improve patient outcomes, from skin health to vaccines. Every team works on our SmartPatch platform designed to replace pills and injections, turning validated research into products people will use, starting with skincare and moving toward therapeutics.

The future of treatment goes through the skin. We’re building it now.

We’re a growing team with a big goal, so we work hard together, pitching in across functions to get things done. We move quickly and use AI wherever it makes us better. We hold ourselves and each other accountable. And because bringing new technology to the world means doing what hasn’t been done before, we keep an open mind and keep asking whether there’s a better way.

BENEFITS

Join Early
Grow Faster

Joining a startup early means receiving equity when stock options typically have the lowest exercise prices and the greatest potential upside as the company grows. And you’re not starting from scratch or betting on an untested idea. Your work shows up everywhere. The processes you set up, the products you help launch, and the people you help hire shape how Panther operates as it scales.

You’ll grow faster here than almost anywhere else. You’ll solve problems across teams, learn from experts in science, engineering, and business, and build skills that would take years to gain at a larger company. Along the way, you’ll work side by side with founders, scientists, and leaders and build relationships that last well beyond any one role.

U.S. full-time employees are eligible for:

Equity

Equity in the form of stock options.

Health coverage

Competitive health insurance, including 90% employer-paid medical, plus dental and vision, with coverage for dependents.

Life & Disability

Life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.

Time off

Paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.

Events

In-person company events and team offsites.

Meals

A fully stocked kitchen, plus in-office lunch twice a week.

STUDENTS AND GRADUATES

Learn by building alongside our scientists and engineers

“At Panther, I built software focused on delivering the best user experience in the skin health industry. What makes Panther unique is that even though my primary focus was software engineering, working here day to day connects you with every part of the business, from formulation to go-to-market, and with Panther’s mission. I’d strongly recommend Panther.”

EngineeringJason Rea

“During my internship at Panther, I worked on a range of go-to-market initiatives and had the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the company’s growth. I especially valued the level of responsibility I was given, the exposure to different parts of the business, and the chance to learn from such a thoughtful and collaborative team. I would encourage any student interested in early-stage startups to consider Panther - it’s a great place to take ownership, learn quickly, and make a real impact.”

MarketingErica Swartwout

“One of the most rewarding parts of my internship was troubleshooting interconnected mold and vacuum-related challenges, using my mechanical engineering background to understand how the issues affected one another and develop practical solutions to improve the manufacturing process. I especially enjoyed the hands-on problem-solving and experimentation, which gave me the opportunity to work through real product development challenges. I’d encourage students to intern at Panther if they’re looking for an opportunity to learn by doing, collaborate with a great team, and see how engineering and innovation can translate into meaningful healthcare applications.”

Research & DevelopmentDonya Gharachorloo

HIRING PROCESS

What to expect when you interview at Panther

Intro call

Get to know our recruiting team and talk through the role.
Hiring manager

Dig into the role with the person you’d report to.
Team interview

Meet the people you’d work alongside.
Case study

An exercise based on real work at Panther. Show us how you think.
Final interview, in person

Meet leadership, see where we work and ask us anything.

OPEN ROLES

Help pioneernext generationtreatments

Better Health Is Skin Deep

What we do

NYC + PGH

Proven Science

One platform with room to grow from skincare to vaccines and therapeutics.

Doing what hasn’t been done before takes a certain kind of team

Purpose

Speed

Candor

Excellence

Action

Join Early
Grow Faster

U.S. full-time employees are eligible for:

Equity

Health coverage

Life & Disability

Time off

Events

Meals

Learn by building alongside our scientists and engineers

What to expect when you interview at Panther

Intro call

Hiring manager

Team interview

Case study

Final interview, in person

Find your role on the team

Company

Connect