Remote Global Chief Research Operations Officer

FlavorWiki; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote culture

High-impact role in growing businesses

Collaborative international team

Job summary

A leading consumer research company is seeking a Chief Research Operations Officer (CROO) to lead and scale research operations. The ideal candidate will manage a global operations team, oversee the lifecycle of testing processes, enhance automation, and ensure quality across thousands of studies. With 12+ years in managing research operations and experience leading remote teams, the candidate will act as a key member of executive leadership and shape operational strategies. This role offers a fully remote work environment with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 12+ years managing large-scale research operations and consumer insights.
• Proven experience leading remote teams of 15–40+ people.
• Strong background in research-tech platforms and automation.
• Ability to scale standardized systems in fast-growth environments.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a global operations organization.
• Oversee the lifecycle of IHUTs including logistics and quality control.
• Manage execution of global product tests and sensory studies.
• Drive a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Shape long-term operational roadmaps aligned with revenue and growth.

Skills

Managing large-scale research operations

Leading remote teams

Operational expertise in IHUTs

Research-tech platforms knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A leading consumer research company is seeking a Chief Research Operations Officer (CROO) to lead and scale research operations. The ideal candidate will manage a global operations team, oversee the lifecycle of testing processes, enhance automation, and ensure quality across thousands of studies. With 12+ years in managing research operations and experience leading remote teams, the candidate will act as a key member of executive leadership and shape operational strategies. This role offers a fully remote work environment with occasional travel.