Clinical Research Scientist

WHOOP is an advanced health and fitness wearable on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers its members to improve their health and perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

As a Clinical Research Scientist, you will be at the forefront of designing and conducting clinical studies while overseeing the analysis, interpretation, and explanation of complex datasets. You will combine your clinical research expertise with advanced data analysis skills to provide meaningful insights that support our clinical development goals. In this role, you’ll be expected to not only run analyses but also critically explain findings, conduct literature reviews, and ensure the synthesis of all relevant scientific knowledge.

Your role will span from study design and protocol development to ensuring data integrity and quality through rigorous statistical analysis. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce insights that inform decision-making and contribute to clinical trial success. You will also contribute to research publications, regulatory submissions, and presentations, and ensure all activities meet regulatory standards.

• Study Design & Protocol Development: Lead the design and development of clinical trial protocols, ensuring they align with clinical and regulatory objectives. Conduct literature searches to inform study design and statistical methodologies
• Data Analysis & Statistical Interpretation: Use advanced statistical tools (R, Python, Stata) to analyze clinical data, interpret results, and generate actionable insights. Provide clear explanations of data trends and their implications on study outcomes
• Literature Review & Evidence Synthesis: Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to inform study design and analysis, and integrate findings from external studies with WHOOP data
• Data Integrity & Quality: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of clinical data by implementing robust quality control measures throughout the study lifecycle
• Explaining Findings: Communicate findings in clear, actionable terms to clinical and product teams. Create detailed reports that translate statistical analyses into meaningful business and clinical insights
• Report Writing & Regulatory Submission: Contribute to the development of Clinical Study Reports (CSR), publications, and regulatory submissions, ensuring accurate and regulatory-compliant documentation of findings
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with clinical teams, data managers, statisticians, and regulatory affairs to ensure the successful execution and analysis of clinical studies
• Publication & Presentation: Lead the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for internal stakeholders, scientific conferences, and peer-reviewed journals

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Clinical Research, or a related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in clinical research, data analysis, or a related field within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industries
• Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, SAS) and data management platforms such as Snowflake
• Strong understanding of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, and clinical trial design
• Experience in protocol development, clinical data analysis, and writing clinical study reports
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive literature reviews and integrate findings with data analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to explain complex datasets and present clear findings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration and presentations across multidisciplinary teams

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