Senior Scientist

Company: Whoop
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Senior Scientist, Cardiometabolic Health At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. WHOOP is hiring a Senior Scientist, Cardiometabolic Health to lead research that expands our understanding of cardiometabolic physiology and supports evidence?based product innovation. You will design and execute rigorous research (observational, interventional, and prospective), contribute to scientific dissemination, and partner across internal and external stakeholders to drive meaningful health insights at scale. Responsibilities Design and lead real-world and clinical research studies, including observational, retrospective, prospective, and interventional designs, ensuring methodological rigor and scientific integrity. Develop and execute statistical analysis plans, including use of mixed models, causal inference, and other advanced methods, to generate insights on cardiometabolic health and behavior change. Conduct and interpret analyses of large-scale time-series physiological and wearable data to uncover meaningful patterns and health outcomes. Prepare IRB submissions and oversee compliance when applicable to support ethical and regulatory standards in research execution. Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, white papers, internal briefs, and cross-functional knowledge sharing. Establish and manage academic and industry research partnerships to support validation studies, innovation initiatives, and scientific advancement. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Data Science, Enterprise, and Product teams to translate research into product and business impact. Mentor junior scientists, fostering a culture of scientific rigor, curiosity, and collaboration within the Performance Science team. Qualifications Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in life sciences, public health, biostatistics, physiology, cardiometabolic health, biomedical data science, or related discipline. 5 years of post?graduate experience with a strong record of publications and independently led research. Demonstrated experience designing and executing clinical research and real?world studies; familiarity with IRB processes and clinical trial frameworks. Advanced proficiency in Python, R, and/or SQL for data extraction, statistical analysis, and visualization of wearable and biomedical datasets. Experience working with large?scale time?series physiological or wearable data. Ability to communicate scientific insights effectively with both technical and non?technical audiences. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects. Experience collaborating with academic partners, healthcare systems, or consortiums. Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day?to?day tasks, ensuring AI?assisted work aligns with the same high?quality standards as personal contributions. This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office. Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply. WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values. At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $110,000-$155,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training. In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package. These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

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