Director of Sports Research

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• In collaboration with Innovation leadership, create the 3-5 year strategic roadmap for Sports Research.
• Ensure SRL Roadmap and goals are properly prioritized, maintained, and achieved.
• Identify and incubate external Sports Research partnerships that align with our goals and vision for the team.
• Lead research share outs with senior leadership to ensure there is clear line of site of the roadmap.
• Ensure insights are translated into actionable language and direction for product teams.
• Create a learning and development environment for team members to ensure team members continue to learn and grow.
• Create a collaborative environment in which multidisciplinary teams can learn, experiment, and innovate.
• Foster an environment in which best practices are continuously updated and continuously optimized.
• Develop the infrastructure (processes, software programs, protocols and procedures) for a state-of-the-art sports research lab and team.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Ph.D. or Masters Degree with a background in biomechanics, kinesiology, and/or exercise science or an equivalent field with 7+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent education, experience and training (e.g. Masters and 9+ years) and 5+ years' experience of managing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement strategies for complex organizations.
• Significant experience in a fast pace R&D environment.
• Deep knowledge of the equipment used in movement science and associated analytical methods.
• A history of creating new methodologies, protocols, knowledge, and insights.
• Proven record of taking insights from scientific exploration and applying them to consumer products.
• Ability to work with other senior leaders across organizations to provide guidance, solutions, direction, and growth opportunities.

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