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 U.S. 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:

• Master’s degree or higher in a STEM field, human performance, exercise science, biomechanics, or a related discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience, including 2+ years managing multidisciplinary teams; experience building and scaling new teams is a plus.
• Demonstrated success operating in international and cross-cultural environments, with deep appreciation for Qatari culture and norms.
• Strong operational, organizational, and leadership skills with a track record of managing complex, fast-paced projects.
• Experience in lab management for human subjects research, including regulatory frameworks and best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel quarterly to the United States and represent WHOOP in both internal and external forums.
• Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

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

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.

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