Senior Research Manager (Physical Product)

TL;DR

Senior Research Manager (Physical Product): Leading and scaling research efforts for hardware advanced development and physical product innovation with an accent on human-centered research and hardware validation. Focus on shaping research strategy across the hardware lifecycle, driving operational excellence, and developing a high-performing team to ensure scientific rigor and product performance.

Location: On-site in Boston, MA

Salary: $120,000 - $160,000

Company

hirify.global is a health technology company dedicated to unlocking human performance through wearable devices and deep physiological insights.

What you will do

• Partner with Hardware, Systems, and Product teams to align research strategy with long-term product vision.
• Advocate for data-driven development practices and translate benchtop validation into human subject research.
• Manage intake, scoping, and execution of physical product research initiatives while driving operational excellence.
• Design hardware validation studies, protocols, and benchmarking methodologies with high scientific rigor.
• Coach and develop a team of researchers, fostering strong research craft and cross-functional collaboration.
• Serve as a senior individual contributor on complex validation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Human Factors, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in physical product research, specifically within hardware, health tech, or wearables.
• 3+ years of people management experience, including team scaling and leading cross-functional programs.
• Strong understanding of hardware systems and engineering-driven product development environments.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively at an executive level.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (E-verify participant).

Nice to have

• Experience managing research vendors and external partners.
• Technological fluency with data management systems.
• Commitment to leveraging AI tools to improve operational efficiency and research quality.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with meaningful equity participation.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term health and well-being.
• Opportunity to own part of the company and share in long-term growth.
• Collaborative, diverse, and inclusive work environment focused on human performance.