WHOOP is seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead a team of research scientists who conduct cutting-edge research in human physiology, wearable technology, and health data. This role will oversee the design, execution, and dissemination of high-quality research while ensuring operational rigor, compliance, and alignment with WHOOP’s product and research strategy.
Requirements
- Proficiency in statistical programming (R, Python, SQL) and experience working with large-scale datasets.
- Strong understanding of human physiology, biometric data, and health data research.
- Demonstrated experience with research operations, including IRB processes, informed consent, data governance, and publications, with a successful track record of leading research in an industry setting.
- Experience building external research collaborations with academic or clinical partners.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the end-to-end research process, including study design, IRB submissions, informed consent, data management, and publication.
- Guide the team in analyzing biometric and health data, supporting the development of novel applications and insights around wearable data.
- Promote dissemination of WHOOP research through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and industry engagement.
- Represent WHOOP Research at academic and industry conferences, presenting findings and building thought leadership in the field; quarterly travel expected.
- Ensure research conducted meets the highest standards of scientific integrity, compliance, and quality.
- Develop and implement research strategy in alignment with WHOOP’s product and organizational priorities.
- Cultivate external research partnerships by drafting scoping documents, evaluating potential collaborators, and fostering strong academic and clinical relationships.
Other
- Lead and manage a team of research scientists, fostering career growth, mentorship, and a culture of scientific excellence.
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow a team of scientists.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- quarterly travel expected.
