Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer with personalized cooling and heating for each side of the bed. Pod 6 reduces snoring and works with any mattress. Backed by General Catalyst, Khosla and Y Combinator.
About the role
We're looking for a Director of Clinical Research who will own Eight Sleep's clinical research organization — the data collection and scientific backbone of the company. Reporting to the VP of R&D, you will lead a team of 10+ research associates, data scientists, and data engineers. You’ll serve as the company's senior physiological authority across every human research study that powers our hardware, sensing, and AI/ML teams.
What they're looking for
- A PhD in physiology, neuroscience, sleep science, or a related field
- 10+ years of human research experience, including at least 5 years at high-growth startups or consumer health / hardware technology companies
- 5+ years of people management experience, with a track record of managing and developing teams, including hiring, compensation decisions, and formal performance management
- Experience with biosensing devices or consumer health technology pursuing clinical validation
- A strong record of peer-reviewed publications and experience serving as an author or Principal Investigator on IRB-approved clinical studies
- Advanced statistical fluency — you can define statistical criteria, run power calculations, and dig into raw data directly alongside data scientists and biostatisticians
More about this role
At Eight Sleep, we're on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. As the world's first sleep fitness company, we're redefining what it means to be well-rested and building the most advanced hardware, software, and AI technology to make it possible. Our products power peak mental, physical, and emotional performance by transforming every night of sleep into a personalized, data-driven recovery experience. We are trusted by high performers, professional athletes, and health-conscious consumers in over 30 countries worldwide.
Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, 2023, 2026, and twice named to TIME's "Best Inventions of the Year."
We operate like a high-performance team: fast, focused, and motivated by impact. We don't just ship; we iterate, refine, and obsess over the details that help our members sleep better and wake up stronger.
We operate with intensity because our mission demands it. At Eight Sleep, we bring the same mindset as the world's top performers: focused, relentless, and always pushing to be in the top 1% of our craft. Think Kobe Bryant's mamba mentality, applied to bold ideas, next-gen tech, and flawless...
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