Research and Development Manager

Business Unit : Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type : Full-time

Description & Requirements

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well.

We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in.

As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

Leading with the Science of Feel, the team supports with human performance and perception testing to drive actionable and effective feedback into mainline and Advanced Concepts products.

In our state of the art lab, the Workshop, we go beyond classic research and development methodologies and into the realm of possibility for both body and mind within all of the places that our guests & lululemon choose to play together.

We need you to elevate product creation through the very best in testing services and knowledge generation across Product Innovation and the wider business.

You spend time hands on testing real product on real people because this is what we lead for the business and you are the best in the business.

a day in the life :

• Creation of new industry leading product performance protocols from Raw Material to in-the-wild testing to support product at every stage of development.
• Translate the outputs of research and development to readily actionable and effective technologies that impact mainline and Advanced Concepts portfolios
• Upskilling PI and mainline teams in research, protocols and interpretation.
• Engagement and support of co-development with external vendors and partners.
• Stay abreast of latest advancements in research and technology to foster continuous innovation within the organization.

qualifications :

• Undergraduate degree in Sports Science, Sports Technology or similar.
• MSc / PhD preferred or equivalent depth of experience demonstrated in applied research environment, e.g. high performance sport.
• 5+ years experience in fast-paced corporate environments with athletic products and / or human performance
• Experience in managing applied researchers and interns.
• Strength in communication and listening with cross-functional partners from different expertises, e.g. Design, Development, Fits, Product education, Elite athletes, external research partners.
• Based in Vancouver, CA, some travel required

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Additional Notes

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance.

Thetypical hiring range for this positionis from $119,200-156,500 annually ; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well.

Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth :

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note : The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy :

Hybrid

In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

While management is primarily responsible for seeing that lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.

com . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.

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