Senior Research Scientist

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.

The Product Innovation team infuses the lululemon apparel business with new ideas, new technologies, new understanding, and new products. With a diverse and passionate team of innovators, our leading human and material research infrastructure, and the pioneering Science of Feel innovation philosophy, the Product Innovation team ensures that lululemon remains at the forefront of the sport, exercise, and lifestyle apparel industry.

As a Senior Research Scientist within our Advanced Concepts team, you will be directly accountable for designing and delivering research that enables new-to-world product elevating the performance of key innovation projects. You will lead research design, the translation of data into insight, and its implementation into innovative solutions, blending deep scientific rigor and evidence-based performance impact.

• Lead the scientific process and execution for innovation projects, ensuring scientific rigor and performance relevance.
• Design and implement hypothesis-driven experimental methods and data analysis plans that impact product and technology development.
• Translate complex research findings into scientifically grounded insights for design, development, and executive stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide junior researchers working across a broader portfolio, elevating scientific quality and capability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate research across all phases of the innovation process, from early exploration to final validation.
• Advance research excellence by evolving scientific and engineering tools, methods, and partnerships that enhance our innovation pipeline.

• PhD or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., biomedical engineering, kinesiology, sports science) with 4+ years of applied industry research experience.
• Proven ability to lead end-to-end research within complex, fast-paced environments.
• Deep expertise in designing, conducting, and translating both qualitative and quantitative research into actionable insights.
• Experience across multiple applied scientific domains, such as, thermophysiology , biomechanics, simulation, raw materials, design research.
• Experience mentoring researchers and elevating research quality across teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and translate science for diverse audiences.

• 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.

Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

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

The typical hiring range for this position is from $,000
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…