Backed by SoftBank VF and IVP.
About the role
Partner with the rest of the Human Subjects Research leadership team to build a research roadmap, understand study priorities, and ensure high quality data collection across team shifts. Collaborate with the Community Engagement Lead and wider Lab Operations team to support on- and off-site community engagement initiatives, helping to diversify participants in the WHOOP Labs research panel. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, Exercise Science, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience conducting research for consumer products, ideally within hardware, wearables, or health technology environments, with demonstrated experience bridging technical requirements and human subject research practices
- 3+ years of people management experience, including coaching, performance development, and team scaling. Leading shift-based work teams a plus
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships, influence without direct authority, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders through written and verbal communications
- Strong technological fluency, including experience with data management systems and leveraging AI tools to improve operational efficiency while maintaining research rigor and quality standards
- Experience overseeing emergency action planning and drills, safety and security initiatives, and confidence in supporting unexpected events as senior staff on site
More about this role
At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies, behaviors, and daily lives.
WHOOP Labs is the on-site research facility for product development and innovation at WHOOP. We conduct human-centered hardware and algorithm research to create best-in-class product experiences that work for all members.
WHOOP is hiring a Senior Research Manager to lead research efforts on weekends, supporting critical data collection windows for participant diversity and expanded access. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the operation of WHOOP Labs Boston during weekend hours, and will help shape weekend research and community fieldwork strategy. As a strategic partner, program leader, and people manager, you will build deep relationships across the research leadership team, drive operational excellence during weekend hours, and develop a high-performing team delivering rigorous, high-impact research.
*This role is fully onsite at our Boston, MA office and follows a 4x10 schedule, with four 10-hour workdays each week, Friday through Monday, and three days...
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