Hiring: Manager, Run Research Mental Performance & Experience Company: Brooks Running Location: Seattle, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:45:33 Target Skills & Keywords : MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Product Data Management, Project Management, Python About the job Experience: •5+ years experience with scientific methodology and project management skills with a keen sense of detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks (self and through others). •3+ years proven track record leading or mentoring high functioning reports. Strong desire to support people in their career growth. Required Skills: •Talent Management & Development •Lead the project work of up to seven Run Research team members throughout the product creation and research cycle. •Provide direction, coaching and training for direct reports. Monitor team performance, promote career development and be proactive on team dynamics within the group. •Provide coaching, feedback and performance management. •Establish a highly effective and collaborative team culture across Brooks. •Partner cross-functionally with the Senior Managers and Director of the Brooks Run Research Lab to create a long-range talent management plan addressing the growth and development of the team while planning for future demand. •Management and Advancement of Run Research Program •Oversee a single team and project portfolio with influence across the team and immediate cross-functional partners. Align team’s work to near-term product needs and understand the interdependencies across projects. Qualifications: •Ph.D. with a background in cognitive neuroscience, sport psychology, performance psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive science or an equivalent analytical field and 3+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education, experience and training (e.g. Masters and 5+ years or Bachelors and 7+ years) •Expert understanding of experimental design and statistical methods with an understanding of performance and injury mechanisms for running. •Demonstrated ability to develop highly productive relationships with individuals and teams that are made up of diverse disciplines and cultural backgrounds resulting in effective working relationships across the company. •Demonstrated capacity to create a thoughtful connection with the run and the runner to identify opportunities that have yet to be explored. •Cross collaboration skills a must, with an ability to identify how your findings and results tie into the bigger picture of the product. •Curious and open minded; always up for a challenge, inventive and creative. Ability to challenge the status quo- always looking at improving our people, products and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details. •Operational familiarity with coding languages to be able to assist direct reports as needed. •Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to communicate a point of view and functional expertise within project teams and to external stakeholders. •Detail oriented with ability to multi-task. Strong organizational and time management skills. •Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment, anticipating and resolving problems in a timely manner. Compensation: •$134,295 - $214,894 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!