Senior Run Research Physiologist

Brooks Running • Seattle, WA

303d • $121,797 - $182,748

About The Position

The mission of the Run Research Team is to create and leverage novel, scientific concepts, and runner-driven product performance insights to create amazing products to help everyone run their path. The Senior Run Research Physiologist will manage original research projects related to athlete physiology to expand Brooks innovation and inline footwear pipelines. In this role, you will use your advanced knowledge of exercise physiology and scientific methods to investigate key performance indicators to maximize runner performance and recovery and reduce injury risk. You will collaborate with product teams across the company, including inline and innovation footwear to create more optimal and customized product solutions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. with a background in Exercise Physiology and/or Exercise Science or an equivalent analytical field and 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of applied laboratory-based research experience working with physiology in endurance sports, preferably running.
• 1+ year experience managing direct reports desired.
• Expert understanding of anatomy, exercise physiology of running, applied physiology principles and experimental design and statistical methods.
• Proven leadership capabilities to supervise a team and lead strategic business objectives.
• Proven track record of creating innovative research studies that enhance the understanding of exercise physiology related to running product.
• Experience in teaching, training, and presenting scientific principles to technical and non-technical groups.
• Experience working with and interpreting human subject data collection.
• Active Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP) certification with 3+ years of applied laboratory-based research experience working with elite athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop highly productive relationships with individuals and teams.

Nice To Haves

• Curious and open minded; always up for a challenge, inventive and creative.
• Ability to challenge the status quo- always looking at improving our people, products and processes.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage Brooks' exercise physiology research programs that lead to new insights and technologies to improve runner performance and reduce injury incidence.
• Lead project management of owned research projects across multiple business objectives, utilizing project management tools to track project development, tasks, deadlines, and budgets.
• Drive definition of testing requirements and define the future direction of exercise physiology testing at Brooks.
• Investigate key performance indicators such as running economy, VO2 max, muscle damage/recovery, and thermoregulation.
• Independently lead research projects including collecting, recording, and analyzing exercise physiology data, in an unbiased, objective manner.
• Support advancements in data collection and data analysis (hardware and software) opportunities that will advance the ability to evaluate human physiology data.
• Drive initiatives that take the human physiology data collection out of the laboratory and onto the road with the runner.
• Manage original research projects that relate to athlete physiology independent of product.
• Combine these learnings with key business partners to drive business decisions for future opportunities.
• Initiate and lead meetings with functional managers of product creation teams during various phases of the product development process.
• Effectively translate research project findings and project status updates to Senior Level Executives.
• Teach, train and present scientific principles related to exercise physiology and athlete performance and their relationship to product.
• Identify opportunities in the market based on trends and consumer needs related to exercise physiology and human performance.
• Partner with senior product creation team members to identify collaborative opportunities between development and Run Research.
• Network with industry leaders and participate in key industry functions to communicate Brooks' points of view.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA.
• Family & fertility assistance.
• 401K Savings Plan and match.
• Employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.
• Generous time off including up to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
• Annual bonus based on company performance.
• Product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree