Research Manager, WHOOP Labs Doha

3 days ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Whoop Full time
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers its members to perform at a higher level by providing a deep understanding of the interactions between their unique physiology and chosen behaviors. 
We're looking for a research leader to oversee the study team at WHOOP Labs Doha, our first international product research facility. The Doha lab will partner with the WHOOP Labs Boston team to conduct mixed-methods research to support physiology, user experience, and consumer studies. To serve the company's diverse testing and validation needs, WHOOP Labs completes tens of thousands of data collections a year and creates best in class experience for our participants. WHOOP Labs Doha will set the bar for product innovation research in the GCC, setting strategy for participant experience and contributing to advancing WHOOP technology. 
We're looking for someone with a proven track record overseeing researchers and research studies, who is excited to work with our members and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get sweaty. This position is in-person in Doha, Qatar with potential travel to Boston, MA 1-2 times per year. RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Oversee the WHOOP Labs Doha research execution team, who conduct participant sessions to support cross-functional initiatives
  • Champion research integrity, ensuring that data collections align with local regulations for ethical human subjects research and meet session quality standards established for the global WHOOP Labs team
  • Collaborate closely with the research management team in Boston to help set research goals and processes, ensuring consistent study execution across locations
  • Own protocol adaptation to ensure participant comfort and compliance based on local norms
  • Conduct research sessions to support the team, prioritizing complex or high-value projects where a more senior researcher is needed
  • Build the WHOOP Labs Doha brand and represent WHOOP in the GCC region 
  • Reports to the Associate Director of WHOOP Labs Doha
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a field related to human subjects research such as psychology, neuroscience, exercise physiology, or consumer science
  • 3+ years of full-time professional experience in a research or research oversight role
  • 1+ years of success leading a team
  • Experience working on a distributed international team preferred
  • Deep knowledge of local culture and ability to thoughtfully communicate localization considerations for research at WHOOP Labs Doha
  • Understanding of best practices regarding human subjects research, including how to obtain IRB approval for new research projects; research ethics, data privacy, and consent 
  • Track record of successful project management, including resource allocation, timeline management, and risk mitigation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to plan ahead while still being flexible and able to work around challenges
  • Ability to present findings to stakeholders and effectively communicate with company leaders
  • Excitement to work in a high-energy, fast-paced startup environment
  • Fluency in verbal and written English, WHOOP's working language
This role is based in the Doha, Qatar. We will only consider candidates who currently live in Doha, Qatar.
Interested in the role, but don't meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.
WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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