Senior Research Scientist - Advanced Concepts

lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading athletic apparel company in Vancouver seeks a Senior Research Scientist to drive innovation in product development. The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master's degree and over 4 years of experience in applied research. Responsibilities include leading scientific processes, collaborating across teams, and translating complex research into actionable insights. This position offers a competitive salary range of $104,600 - $137,300 CAD annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health plans and employee discounts.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Savings and retirement plan matching

Qualifications

• 4+ years of applied industry research experience.
• Ability to lead end-to-end research within complex environments.
• Experience in thermophysiology, biomechanics, and simulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the scientific process and execution for innovation projects.
• Design and implement hypothesis-driven experimental methods.
• Translate research findings into grounded insights.

Skills

Scientific process

Data analysis

Collaboration

Experimental methods

Education

PhD or Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

Description & Requirements

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future, including creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The Product Innovation team infuses the lululemon apparel business with new ideas, new technologies, new understanding, and new products. With a diverse and passionate team of innovators, our leading human and material research infrastructure, and the pioneering Science of Feel innovation philosophy, the Product Innovation team ensures that lululemon remains at the forefront of the sport, exercise, and lifestyle apparel industry. As a Senior Research Scientist within our Advanced Concepts team, you will be directly accountable for designing and delivering research that enables new-to-world product elevating the performance of key innovation projects. You will lead research design, the translation of data into insight, and its implementation into innovative solutions, blending deep scientific rigor and evidence-based performance impact.

core responsibilities

• Lead the scientific process and execution for innovation projects, ensuring scientific rigor and performance relevance.
• Design and implement hypothesis-driven experimental methods and data analysis plans that impact product and technology development.
• Translate complex research findings into scientifically grounded insights for design, development, and executive stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior researchers working across a broader portfolio, elevating scientific quality and capability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate research across all phases of the innovation process, from early exploration to final validation.
• Advance research excellence by evolving scientific and engineering tools, methods, and partnerships that enhance our innovation pipeline.

qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., biomedical engineering, kinesiology, sports science) with 4+ years of applied industry research experience.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end research within complex, fast-paced environments.
• Deep expertise in designing, conducting, and translating both qualitative and quantitative research into actionable insights.
• Experience across multiple applied scientific domains, such as thermophysiology, biomechanics, simulation, raw materials, design research.
• Experience mentoring researchers and elevating research quality across teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and translate science for diverse audiences.

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

Additional Notes

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package

Lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $104,600 - 137,300 CAD annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program subject to program eligibility requirements.

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Generous employee discount
• Fitness & yoga classes
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

This role is classified as In-Person under our SSC Workplace Policy: In-Person. In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.