In short

As a sports scientist, you will design and carry out testing protocols (in the field and in the lab) for the Lightning range – our elite range of competition shoes for track and road running (100m to marathon), and tennis. You will serve a vital role in validating/testing product, advising on data driven revisions for future product rounds, and monitoring the latest literature in the fields of running and tennis. You will be integrated into a multi-disciplinary creation team and have the opportunity to work closely with developers, designers, PMs, and engineers.

Your Mission

  • Conduct athlete-specific performance testing to understand the human x product interaction on an elite level
  • Work closely with product management, design and development to provide recommendations on future iterations for products based on experience and testing results
  • Design and perform data collections utilizing High-speed video, Force Plate, In-shoe pressure, IMu’s, Mechanical testing equipment and Motion capture
  • Perform data analysis utilizing Matlab, Python and Visual 3D/Inspect 3D
  • Assist and guide through the product validation process
  • Make sure all testing is completed in an accurate, repeatable and timely manner
  • Assist in communication with Product Management, design and the development teams
  • Facilitate learning by guiding new testing and research
  • Manage athlete relationships and closely interact with athletes on the highest level
  • Perform statistical analyses when necessary to support findings
  • Prepare concept and results-based reports and presentations, communications to technical and non-technical audiences internal: Design, Development, Engineers, Management external: Product launch, Media, Marketing
  • Stay connected to relevant current and upcoming research, technologies, methods, and industry trends. Build an effective information network.

CONTRIBUTE TO:

  • Brainstorming sessions and research by being a catalyst for performance-based solutions to complex problems
  • Product ideation sessions and concept reviews
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • Master’s degree in Sports Science, Biomechanics, Engineering, Physical activity or Sport product conception.
  • 3 years of progressive working experience in the field of Sports science, Biomechanics or Mechanical engineering in the Sporting Goods industry
  • Comfortable with independent data interpretation, statistics and the creation of summary results
  • Demonstrated creativity professionally and personally
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Excellent time management, prioritization skills and ability to balance short-term tasks with long-term goals
  • Excellent soft skills and the ability to make people feel welcomed and appreciated with the ability to handle all kinds of characters
  • Fluent in English, written and verbal
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About the Team

The Footwear Product Creation team is an innovative, creative and science-driven team working closely to convert cutting-edge ideas into prototypes and exceptional performance products. High quality and performance are top of mind when creating our footwear products. Our team combines the best experts in fields such as Engineering, Development, Design and Product Management to create something extraordinary for our athletes and our most dedicated consumers.

During the creation process, we co-create very closely with our athletes to get as fast as possible to the finish line and ideally we can make decisions based on scientific data (quantitative and qualitative). Our team consists of a great mix of different backgrounds, industries and companies, which helps us to combine the best of everything to make our athletes perform better at the end.

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Successful creation is all about thinking differently. We celebrate crazy ideas and face challenges head-on to shape better, more innovative products and inspire a better brand.

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Footwear Development, Ho Chi Minh City

Unlike other brands, we aren't just executioners out here in Vietnam, we give ideas as well. Sometimes they have a new idea in Zurich and we might find a process to make it more efficient and we share that.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.