Evergreen Research Manager, Product Innovation

2 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Lululemon Full time

Evergreen Research Manager, Product Innovation
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
The Evergreen Research team provides the deep scientific expertise required to drive lululemon and industry leading innovation. As part of the Product Innovation team, Evergreen Research works directly with product development partners to demystify unknowns, create new scientific techniques, and pioneer the groundbreaking research required to generate exciting new products. Product Innovation engineers, shapes and designs delight into lululemon’s future guest product experiences. We’re creating what’s next in the athletic product industry, initiating groundbreaking research to generate revolutionary concepts, and translating this into game changing commercial products.
A day in the life
- Lead a team advancing fundamental knowledge and developing industry-leading performance protocols, from raw materials to real-world human testing, informing innovation at every stage of product development.
- Manage a large portfolio of external research projects and vast network of external collaborators, all advancing knowledge that influences existing and long-term future lululemon product opportunities and directions.
- Mentor your team, educate cross-functional partners, and translate key research outputs into actionable and effective technologies for product innovation and beyond.

**Qualifications**:

- An advanced degree (PhD preferred) with particular expertise in human performance (e.g. sport science, biomechanics, thermophysiology, kinesiology etc.)
- 5+ years’ experience in fast-paced corporate environments with athletic products and/or human performance
- Familiarity with industry-academic research funding programs and leading external collaborative research partnerships
- Experienced in mentoring early-stage researchers and achieving successful outcomes in long-term research and development.

Must haves
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

**NOTE**: 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.
Compensation and Benefits Package
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
- Generous employee discount
- Fitness & yoga classes
- 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.

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