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About the Role

Eight Sleep is seeking a Director of Clinical Research to lead its clinical research organization, serving as the company's senior physiological authority and managing a team of 10+ research associates, data scientists, and data engineers. This role involves owning program management for hardware, AI/ML, and women's sleep studies, and acting as the public-facing voice on sleep science.

Responsibilities

• Own the clinical research & science organization — lead, mentor, and grow a team of 10+ spanning clinical operations, data engineering, and data science
• Direct all human research studies supporting our Hardware, Sensing, and AI/ML teams, from protocol development & study ideation, to IRB submission, data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Uphold the company's scientific validation standard by applying rigorous statistical and testing criteria (e.g., MAE, TOST equivalence testing, Bland-Altman analysis) to evaluate hardware and algorithm performance before launch
• Translate research into product features by partnering with Product, Growth, Design, and Engineering teams to develop science-backed features such as Pregnancy Mode, Rapid Cooling Mode, and Jet Lag Mode
• Provide scientific input on marketing claims, press releases, and journalist articles by reviewing web, social, and app content for accuracy and ensuring every public-facing claim and document is backed by data
• Lead scientific communications — author and direct blog posts, white papers, and peer-reviewed publications, and represent Eight Sleep in press interviews, podcasts, and conference talks
• Manage team growth and performance, including hiring, compensation strategy, mentorship, and formal performance management processes
• Drive new research exploration, identifying and pursuing external collaborations and new areas of sleep science relevant to the company's roadmap
• Own budget and vendor management for clinical studies

Requirements

• A PhD in physiology, neuroscience, sleep science, or a related field
• 10+ years of human research experience, including at least 5 years at high-growth startups or consumer health / hardware technology companies
• 5+ years of people management experience, with a track record of managing and developing teams, including hiring, compensation decisions, and formal performance management
• Experience with biosensing devices or consumer health technology pursuing clinical validation
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications and experience serving as an author or Principal Investigator on IRB-approved clinical studies
• Advanced statistical fluency — you can define statistical criteria, run power calculations, and dig into raw data directly alongside data scientists and biostatisticians
• Experience managing cross-functional programs to launch new features and products spanning hardware validation, sensing, AI/ML, product, and marketing teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing for both scientific (white papers, publications) and consumer (blog posts, social, press) audiences
• A hands-on, execution-oriented mindset, comfortable owning studies end-to-end in a fast-moving environment

Skills

• Physiology
• Neuroscience
• Sleep Science
• Human Research
• People Management
• Biosensing Devices
• Consumer Health Technology
• Clinical Validation
• Statistical Fluency
• Data Analysis
• Cross-functional Program Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Scientific Writing
• Consumer Writing
• Execution-oriented Mindset

Location

• SF
• Boston

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 10+ years of human research experience
• 5+ years of people management experience

Education Level

• PhD in physiology, neuroscience, sleep science, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

• Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and market benchmarks for the respective location you will be based in (i.e. SF or Boston). Equity and performance-based incentives are a significant component of total compensation at Eight Sleep.

Benefits

• Equity participation
• Periodic equity refreshes based on performance
• Your own Pod (product)
• Full access to health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents
• Other perks

About the Company

• At Eight Sleep, we're on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. As the world's first sleep fitness company, we're redefining what it means to be well-rested and building the most advanced hardware, software, and AI technology to make it possible. Our products power peak mental, physical, and emotional performance by transforming every night of sleep into a personalized, data-driven recovery experience. We are trusted by high performers, professional athletes, and health-conscious consumers in over 30 countries worldwide.
• Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, 2023, 2026, and twice named to TIME's "Best Inventions of the Year."
• We operate like a high-performance team: fast, focused, and motivated by impact. We don't just ship; we iterate, refine, and obsess over the details that help our members sleep better and wake up stronger.
• We operate with intensity because our mission demands it. At Eight Sleep, we bring the same mindset as the world's top performers: focused, relentless, and always pushing to be in the top 1% of our craft. Think Kobe Bryant's mamba mentality, applied to bold ideas, next-gen tech, and flawless execution. This isn't a 9-to-5. Our team is deeply committed, often putting in the extra effort — not because we're told to, but because we're invested.
• We're here to build fast, push limits, and deliver without compromise. If you thrive under pressure and want to do the most meaningful work of your career, you'll feel right at home. If you're looking for something easier — this isn't it.
• Innovation in a culture of excellence. Our flagship product, the Pod, is beloved by hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. You will be part of a team that continuously pushes the boundaries of technology in sleep fitness.
• Immediate responsibility and accelerated career growth. From your first day, you'll take on substantial responsibilities that have a direct impact on our core business and product success. We are a small team that empowers you to own your projects and see the tangible effects of your efforts.
• Work alongside other bright minds like you. At Eight Sleep, exceptional intelligence and a passion for breakthroughs are the norms.

Equal Opportunity

• At Eight Sleep we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our values by ensuring everyone feels they can flourish and grow. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.