Senior Run Research Physiologist

Brooks Running; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,234 - 186,404; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance

401(k) savings plan with match

Employee assistance program

Transportation assistance

Paid time off including sick and parental leave

Annual bonus based on company performance

Employee discounts and benefits

Job summary

Brooks Running in Seattle is seeking a research leader to manage exercise physiology projects. In this role, you will drive innovations to enhance runner performance and reduce injury incidences based on solid data analysis. A Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology and extensive experience in applied research are required. The position offers a salary range of $124,234 - $186,404, coupled with generous benefits including health insurance and a robust 401(k). Candidates should be passionate about running and innovation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• 3+ years of applied laboratory research in endurance sports.
• Expertise in data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead exercise physiology research to improve runner performance.
• Manage research projects and align with product creation teams.
• Present research findings to executives.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Exercise physiology expertise

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

The Brooks Run Research Lab is at the forefront of transforming human movement and runner experience into innovations that empower every runner to go faster, run longer, and feel more alive. This role focuses on advanced exercise physiology research and collaboration with product teams to create optimal, customized product solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 development, tasks, deadlines, and budgets.
• Independently lead research projects including collecting, recording, and analyzing exercise physiology data in an unbiased, objective manner.
• Create new frameworks and vision that define research strategy across broad themes of applications.
• Connect with the run and runner to identify unexploited opportunities.
• Support advancements in data collection and analysis hardware/software, driving use of field-based data collection.
• Generate original ideas and combine existing concepts in new ways while avoiding solutions that create new problems.
• Manage research projects relating to running physiology independent of product and apply insights to business decisions.
• Initiate and lead meetings with functional managers of product creation teams (Development, Product Line Management, Merchandising, Design, Engineering, Color) to align projects, discuss impacts of research findings, and coordinate product development timelines.
• Translate research findings and project status to senior-level executives, presenting persuasive, actionable conclusions and data storytelling.
• Lead meetings with senior-level members (Senior Manager, Director) to identify growth opportunities for the research program.
• Share the science of research programs and their fit within the footwear framework with scientific and non‑scientific audiences.
• Understand Brooks’ viewpoint relative to brand and market.
• Teach, train, and present scientific principles related to exercise physiology and runner performance to technical and non‑technical groups.
• Identify market opportunities based on trends and consumer needs related to exercise physiology and human performance.
• Partner with senior product creation members to identify collaborations and prototype new concepts.
• Manage up to one direct report, cultivating a culture of innovation and actionable product suggestions.
• Network with industry leaders and present at national and international conferences.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or equivalent analytical field and 3+ years of relevant work experience (or equivalent combination).
• 3+ years of applied laboratory‑based research experience in endurance sports, preferably running.
• 1+ year of experience managing direct reports (desired).
• Expert understanding of anatomy, physiology, applied physiology, experimental design, and statistical methods related to running performance.
• Proven leadership to supervise a team and lead strategic business objectives.
• Track record of creating innovative research studies that enhance the understanding of exercise physiology in relation to running product.
• Experience teaching, training, and presenting scientific principles to technical and non‑technical groups.
• Expertise in study design, including unbiased data collection, recording, and analysis.
• Experience with human subject data collection (stationary metabolic carts, portable metabolic systems, spirometry, biomarkers, muscle oxygenation, phlebotomy, thermography, etc.).
• Active Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM‑EP) certification with 3+ years of applied laboratory‑based research in elite athletes, preferably runners.
• Ability to develop productive relationships across multidisciplinary and cultural teams.
• Initiate collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Curiosity, openness, inventiveness, willingness to challenge status quo.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and adaptability skills.
• Comfortable with rapid iteration; quick experimentation and learning from failure.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with advanced ability to convey concise points of view to external stakeholders.
• Expert proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access; experience with PDM or other databases.
• Embrace and live the Brooks values.

Compensation

The pay range for this position, based out of the Brooks Seattle HQ, is $124,234 - $186,404 annually. Base pay offered will vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA with employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance.
• 401(k) savings plan with match.
• Employee assistance program, transportation assistance.
• Paid time off: up to five weeks paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
• Annual bonus based on company performance.
• Perks: product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.

Location

You will spend four days per week in our Seattle offices. We believe our organization flourishes with in‑person collaboration.

EEO Statement

Brooks is proud to be an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two‑spirited identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non‑merit based factors.