Whoop
Senior Research Manager, Weekend Team
$120K–$160K
Boston, MA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years conducting consumer-product research; 3+ years of people management experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
About the job
Leads weekend operations and research at WHOOP Labs Boston, managing staff and supporting rigorous, inclusive human-subjects research.
What you'll do
- Partner with research leadership to set the research roadmap and ensure high-quality data collection across shifts.
- Oversee weekend lab operations, participant experience, research sessions, documentation, and community engagement.
- Manage and develop researchers and coordinators while contributing to complex studies and operational improvements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, Psychology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years conducting consumer-product research, with experience bridging technical requirements and human-subject research practices.
- 3+ years of people management experience, including coaching, performance development, and team scaling.
- Experience overseeing emergency action planning and drills, safety and security initiatives, and unexpected on-site events.
Nice to have
- Research experience in hardware, wearables, or health technology environments.
- Experience leading shift-based work teams.
Pay
$120,000 - $160,000 USD base salary
Tools
AI tools, data management systems
AI focus
Use AI tools to improve operational efficiency and support day-to-day work while maintaining research rigor and quality standards.
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