General Manager, WHOOP Labs Doha

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 General Manager to lead WHOOP Labs Doha, our new R&D and human performance research hub in Qatar. This individual will play a pivotal role in standing up operations in Doha, overseeing a cross-functional team of research and development professionals, and driving regional engagement and research excellence. Reporting jointly to the Director of Human Subjects Research and the Chief of Staff, this leader will also serve as a cultural ambassador for WHOOP, building strong relationships across Qatar and the broader GCC region.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Establish and lead WHOOP Labs Doha, managing operations, hiring, and research execution in alignment with the company’s global standards.
• Oversee day-to-day lab administration and coordinate closely with research executors to ensure efficient data collection.
• Foster an environment that showcases the WHOOP brand and encourages the local community to engage with the WHOOP product.
• Be responsible for operating a retail environment where individuals can purchase WHOOP and accessories.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of staff to provide a best in class public-facing experience at WHOOP Labs Doha
• Represent WHOOP in Qatar and the GCC, developing strong local partnerships and ensuring cultural fluency in all lab and community engagements.
• Coordinate and communicate closely with the WHOOP Labs teams in Boston, including the potential for quarterly travel to the for collaboration and alignment.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and ethical standards in business operations and human subjects research in accordance with local and international requirements.
• Serve as a thought leader and local advocate for the WHOOP mission, research, and product development efforts in the region.
• Represent WHOOP in the country and support requests for VIPs.

QUALIFICATIONS :

This role is based in the Doha, Qatar. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of Doha, Qatar.

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