{"id":"i8i955e577","title":"Research Project Manager","posted_at":"2026-02-25T21:44:58.000Z","apply_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oura/jobs/4147275009","locations":["Hybrid - San Diego, CA"],"employment_type":null,"workplace_type":"hybrid","seniority_level":null,"description_language":"en","source_name":"greenhouse","source_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oura/jobs/4147275009","salary":null,"job_summary":null,"job_description":null,"description_text":"Our mission at Oura is to empower every person to own their inner potential. Our award-winning products help our global community gain a deeper knowledge of their readiness, activity, and sleep quality by using their Oura Ring and its connected app. We've helped millions of people understand and improve their health by providing daily insights and practical steps to inspire healthy lifestyles.\n\nEmpowering the world starts with living our values and empowering our team. As a quickly growing company focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives, we ensure that our team members have what they need to do their best work — both in and out of the office. \n\nWe’re looking for a Research Project Manager to join our Research Operations team in San Diego, with a dedicated focus on hardware research programs. Our Research Operations team designs and executes the human research studies that power Oura’s next-generation sensor development and bolster our scientific credibility. The focus of the hardware research program is to develop and validate new features, while continuing to enhance the accuracy of our algorithms. In this role, you’ll support the scientific process, from protocol design through data collection, to execute these studies and unlock new features for members.\n\nThis is a hybrid role, requiring 3+ days per week in the San Diego, CA office. \n\nWhat you will do:\n\nManage 2-5 hardware research studies simultaneously, overseeing protocol development, data collection, and quality control for studies that validate sensors and expand sensing capabilities.\n\nBuild relationships with institutional partners and CROs to expand and complement our current data collection capabilities.\n\nCollaborate with and communicate study progress to technical partners (e.g., research scientists, hardware engineers). \n\nTroubleshoot technical issues across firmware, software, and study operations.\n\nCommunicate proactively with internal teams and external collaborators to identify logistical needs and ensure timelines and data quality goals are met.\n\nDrive continuous improvement in tools, processes, and documentation to raise the bar on research execution.\n\nWe would love to have you on our team if you:\n\nHave at least 2 years of experience working on human research studies (in industry, academic, or CRO settings)\n\nHave at least 1 year of direct project management experience (i.e., coordinating activities across the study lifecycle - from IRB submission to outcomes delivery, etc.)\n\nHave at least 1 year of experience working with external research partners (e.g., CROs, consultants, academic institutions)\n\nHave experience working with wearable tech, medical devices, and/or prototype validation\n\nHave delivered high-quality datasets with clear documentation and a strong grasp of research best practices (GCP or equivalent)\n\nThrive in cross-functional environments—especially at the intersection of hardware, software, and science\n\nAre comfortable with ambiguity, fast-paced iteration, and hands-on problem-solving\n\nAre flexible with scheduling to accommodate meetings with international collaborators and occasional site visits\n\nAre based in San Diego and available for regular on-site data collection and collaboration at least three days per week\n\nWe also appreciate if you have familiarity with the following:\n\nMulti-modal and sensor data\n\nData tools and programming languages (Excel, SQL, R, Python)\n\nProject tracking tools (Jira, Asana, or equivalent)\n\n \n\nBenefits \n\nAt Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health.\n\nWhat we offer:\n\nCompetitive salary and equity packages\n\nHealth, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources\n\nAn Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family\n\n20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off\n\nPaid sick leave and parental leave\n\n \n\nOura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.\n\nSan Diego area: $85,000 - $100,000\n\nOura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.\n\nWe will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.\n\nDisclaimer: Beware of fake job offers!\nWe’ve been alerted to scammers posing as ŌURA recruiters, especially for remote roles. Please note:\n\nOur jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards.\n\nWe will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront.\n\nOfficial offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email.\n\nStay cautious and protect your personal details.\n\nTo all recruitment agencies: Oura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Oura employees, or any other organization's location. 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