Head of Sport Science & Research Strategy

Strava; United States; Híbrido; USD 170.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Strava seeks a Head of Sport Science to drive scientific validation and safety for its fitness products and to lead the applied research agenda that informs product decisions. You will manage academic partnerships, shape data strategies, and grow a team over time.

You'll collaborate with AI/ML, Data Science, Product, Public Policy, and Legal to ensure scientifically defensible models and insights. This role combines research leadership with strategic partnerships in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• MD, PhD or equivalent in exercise physiology, sports science, biomechanics, or related field.
• Experience translating science into product decisions.
• Experience managing external academic or clinical partnerships.
• Comfort collaborating with data science and ML teams; coding not required.
• Experience building a team from first hire.
• Experience presenting scientific work externally (papers, talks).
• Endurance or running research experience is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Own ongoing scientific validation and safety review of Runna's and the company's fitness products.
• Manage and grow academic partnerships with Stanford University and Loughborough University.
• Define data and label strategy for model insights, partnering with Data Science and AI/ML.
• Partner with Runna's coaching team on a recurring review cadence.
• Build out the Sport Science team and an external academic advisory council.
• Represent the company's scientific credibility in external settings, from published research to conference talks.

Conocimientos

Sport science leadership

Academic partnerships

Data science liaison

Scientific communication

Team building

Educación

MD/PhD or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Strava seeks a Head of Sport Science to drive scientific validation and safety for its fitness products and to lead the applied research agenda that informs product decisions. You will manage academic partnerships, shape data strategies, and grow a team over time.

You'll collaborate with AI/ML, Data Science, Product, Public Policy, and Legal to ensure scientifically defensible models and insights. This role combines research leadership with strategic partnerships in a fast-paced environment.