Research Project Manager

TL;DR

Research Project Manager: Managing multiple hardware research studies for Oura's next-generation sensor development and algorithm accuracy with an accent on protocol design, data collection, and quality control. Focus on building institutional partnerships, collaborating with technical partners, and troubleshooting technical issues across firmware, software, and study operations.

Location: Hybrid in San Diego, CA (3+ days per week in office)

Salary: $85,000 – $100,000

Company

hirify.global is a quickly growing product company empowering people to improve their health through an award-winning smart ring and connected app providing daily insights into readiness, activity, and sleep quality.

What you will do

• Manage 2-5 hardware research studies simultaneously, overseeing protocol development, data collection, and quality control.
• Build relationships with institutional partners and CROs to expand data collection capabilities.
• Collaborate with and communicate study progress to technical partners (research scientists, hardware engineers).
• Troubleshoot technical issues across firmware, software, and study operations.
• Communicate proactively with internal teams and external collaborators to ensure timelines and data quality goals are met.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, and documentation for research execution.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working on human research studies (industry, academic, or CRO settings).
• At least 1 year of direct project management experience coordinating activities across the study lifecycle.
• At least 1 year of experience working with external research partners (CROs, consultants, academic institutions).
• Experience working with wearable tech, medical devices, and/or prototype validation.
• Delivered high-quality datasets with clear documentation and a strong grasp of research best practices (GCP or equivalent).
• Must be based in San Diego and available for regular on-site data collection and collaboration at least three days per week.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with multi-modal and sensor data.
• Experience with data tools and programming languages (Excel, SQL, R, Python).
• Familiarity with project tracking tools (Jira, Asana, or equivalent).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages.
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources.
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family.
• 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off.
• Paid sick leave and parental leave.