Senior Research Manager, Physical Product
WHOOP is seeking a Senior Research Manager to lead and scale physical product research for hardware innovation, driving strategy from concept to NPI and managing a high-performing team.
Responsibilities
- Lead and scale research efforts supporting hardware advanced development and physical product innovation
- Shape research strategy across the hardware lifecycle from early concept through NPI and continuous improvement
- Build deep cross-functional relationships and drive operational excellence across complex research programs
- Develop a high-performing team that delivers rigorous, high-impact research
About the 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 research and physical product testing arm of WHOOP.
We conduct human-centered research and hardware validation to ensure our devices, components, and systems meet the highest standards of scientific rigor, usability, and performance. WHOOP is hiring a Senior Research Manager, Physical Product to lead and scale research efforts supporting hardware advanced development and physical product innovation.
This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping research strategy across the hardware lifecycle—from early concept through NPI and continuous improvement.
As a strategic partner, program leader, and people manager, you will build deep cross-functional relationships, drive operational excellence across complex research programs, and develop a high-performing team that delivers rigorous, high-impact research.