At WHOOP, our mission is to unlock human performance and healthspan. We empower members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. The Performance Science team partners closely with Digital Health, WHOOP Labs, Product, Healthcare, and external collaborators to translate rigorous science into scalable, member-facing experiences. This role will support the execution, coordination, and operational success of performance and health outcome-focused research initiatives.
As a Clinical Research Associate, you will work closely with senior research and program leadership to manage research partnerships, ensure ethical and operational rigor, and streamline the execution of studies using digital tools and project management systems. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and excited to operate at the intersection of science, technology, and partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Support the planning, execution, and tracking of performance science research initiatives, including both internal studies and external research collaborations.
Manage day-to-day coordination with research partners, serving as a primary point of contact to ensure clear communication, alignment on timelines, and smooth execution.
Assist in the intake, review, and coordination of research proposals, including helping assess feasibility, resourcing needs, and alignment with team priorities.
Support ethical and regulatory processes related to human subjects research, including IRB coordination, consent documentation, data use agreements, and compliance with internal privacy and legal requirements.
Help operationalize and support digital research tooling (e.g., Digital WHOOP Labs), working with partners and internal teams to make studies easier to launch, manage, and monitor.
Track project progress using lightweight project management tools.
Maintain clear documentation of study status, decisions, and outcomes to support transparency and knowledge sharing across the Performance Science team and other stakeholders.
Contribute to continuous improvement of clinical research operations, including refining partner workflows, templates, and digital processes.
Qualifications:
2–5+ years of experience in clinical research or performance research operations, research program management, project management, or a related role within health, technology, or research-focused organizations.
Working knowledge of human subjects research ethics and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRB processes, informed consent, data privacy); hands-on experience supporting IRB submissions or clinical studies is strongly preferred.
Experience supporting or administering digital research tools or portals with study language, survey building, and analytics reporting/dashboard design
Familiarity with project tracking, ownership, and basic project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Monday, etc).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple clinical studies and research initiatives in parallel.
Interest in performance science, clinical research, and translating rigorous human-subjects research into real-world impact through technology.
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