Sports Science Specialist

At a Glance:

As a sport science specialist, you will design and carry out a wide range of mainly human centred tests to support the optimisation of human and product performance. You will also serve a vital role in validating and maximising the impact of R&D’s products through both advising and testing. You will be integrated into the multi-disciplinary innovation team and have the opportunity to work with PM’s, developers, engineers and designers. You have curiosity for science and engineering along with a passion for making insights in the field of sport

Your Team:

On’s Innovation team is responsible for On’s future innovation, out-of-the-box thinking and the outstanding athlete-informed technology that differentiates On footwear from all other footwear product in the market. By joining the On Innovation Team, you will have the opportunity to be part of an agile and interdisciplinary team of experts in the areas of engineering and sports science.

Your Mission:

• Athlete specific performance testing to understand the human x product interaction
• Work closely with product management, design, development and the innovation team to provide recommendations on future iterations for products based on experience and testing results
• Design and perform data collections utilising High speed video, ground reaction force, in-shoe pressure, IMu’s, Mechanical testing equipment and Motion capture.
• Independently perform data analysis utilising: Matlab, VBA and visual 3D.
• Assist and guide through product validation process
• Make sure all testing is completed in accurate, repeatable and timely manner
• Assist in communication to marketing, design and the development teams
• Facilitate learning through providing guidance on new testing and research; teach any testing unfamiliar to analysts; teach any tools required for research assistance.
• Help manage athlete relationships
• Perform statistical analyses when necessary to support findings
• Prepare concept and results based reports and presentations, communications to technical and non-technical audiences (internal: design, development, management; external: Product launch, media).
• Stay connected to relevant current and upcoming research, technologies, methods, and industry trends. Build an effective information network.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and research by being a catalyst for performance based solutions to complex problems
• Contribute to product ideation sessions and concept reviews

Your Story:

• Masters degree in Sports Science, Biomechanics, Engineering, Physical activity or Sport product conception.
• 3+ years of progressive working experience in the field of Sports science, Biomechanics or Mechanical engineering in the Sporting Goods industry
• Comfortable with independent data interpretation, statistics and the creation of summary results
• Demonstrated creativity professionally and personally
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent time management, prioritisation skills and ability to balancing short term tasks with long term goals
• Excellent soft skills and the ability to make people feel welcomed and appreciated with the ability to handle all kinds of characters
• Fluent English, written and verbal

What we offer:

We offer a dynamic, challenging and sportive environment that has been ranked as the ‘fastest growing sports company’ of its time. With offices across the globe, we are an international team who is hungry to innovate and build something incredible. We foster an active environment where each individual thrives for excellence and can achieve their full potential. This is where your work matters, you’re hands-on and your team members are amongst the very best in their respective disciplines and fields.

If you are driven to bring On to the next level, curious about the opportunity and want to be part of our growing team send us your application, and join the ONiverse!