Health Studies Operations Engineer

Apple • Sunnyvale, CA

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About The Position

Apple is seeking a Health Studies Operations Engineer to support the design, coordination, execution, and monitoring of health studies. The role drives research that informs health technologies and suits someone who can balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail, has health user study expertise, and can manage multiple projects in fast-paced technical environments. The position works at the intersection of technology and research.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in health research management, health or engineering operations, or relevant medical or clinical experience.
• BA/BS in nursing, life sciences, health, or a research-related discipline.
• Strong human subjects research background and clear understanding of the user study research lifecycle.
• Strong technical skills in setting up and troubleshooting hardware and software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors to deliver results.
• Experience integrating AI-assisted workflows into daily project execution to streamline repetitive tasks and scale output without compromising quality.

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD in nursing, life sciences, health, or a research-related discipline.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous or changing study requirements, drive decisions, and keep studies on track.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale user studies for product development.
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting wearable sensors or biometric collection devices.
• Proven ability to coordinate studies across multiple domestic and/or international sites and distributed vendor teams.
• Experience managing research budgets and contracts across multiple concurrent vendors.
• Ability to thrive while managing fast-paced projects with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to delivering high-quality results while resolving challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, coordination, execution, and monitoring of health studies.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Set up and troubleshoot hardware and software for studies.
• Manage vendors to deliver results.
• Integrate AI-assisted workflows into daily project execution to streamline repetitive tasks and scale output without compromising quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level