# Associate Director, Distributed Research at Whoop

- Company: Whoop
- What the company does: Backed by SoftBank VF and IVP.
- Company website: https://www.whoop.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Boston, MA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $180K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-16
- Apply by: 2026-11-30
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/whoop/fb25418a-e973-4a42-8e87-291aafca4fa4?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/whoop-associate-director-distributed-research/

## About the role

Define the distributed research strategy, driving the continued evolution and scaling of product development and outcome generation research capabilities across WHOOP. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to build a roadmap that includes programs for large-scale sensor data collections, product testing/betas, and mixed methods research. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience in remote study management, beta or product testing, research operations, or a related field
- 3+ years directly managing and developing individual contributors. Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams through organizational growth and ambiguity
- Experience partnering closely with program management, product, engineering, scientific, or research platform teams to deliver complex cross-functional work
- Strong understanding of distributed research methodologies, with the ability to communicate the importance of study design and other study considerations to diverse audiences
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership skills
- Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions

Tags: WHOOP Labs

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