Lead - Apparel Testing, Zurich

About Us

At On, we pride ourselves on being the voice of the athlete and consumer, ensuring that every product delivers a premium, high-performance experience by merging scientific rigor with real-world insights.

Your Role

As a crucial member of our team, you will oversee the validation of innovative products from development to market, particularly within specialized, high-performance sport categories. Your work will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, partnering with Design, Development, Materials, and Strategy to guarantee excellence in comfort, durability, and performance.

Your Mission

• Command the Validation Strategy: Lead the definition and execution of thorough testing strategies focused on durability, comfort, and performance, managing specialized testing programs and requirements driven by product briefs and consumer needs.
• Uncover the Truth in Data: Spearhead qualitative and quantitative testing, integrating consumer insights and scientific analysis into systematic product evaluations that meet authentic athlete and consumer needs.
• Drive Confident Decisions: Interpret complex testing results into compelling insights, facilitating informed decision-making that elevates product excellence across the organization.
• Influence Product Creation: Perform hands-on testing while presenting analysis and recommendations to stakeholders, providing competitive insights to unlock opportunities for innovation.
• Build the Testing Ecosystem: Create and refine efficient testing processes and feedback loops, while actively managing a dynamic network of high-performance athletes to meet varying testing demands.
• Elevate Operations: Collaborate with testing systems to ensure accurate data handling and reporting flows, while contributing to team goals and ongoing improvements in testing methodologies.

Your Story

• You are a strategic thinker and leader, experienced in managing complex projects from conception to market.
• Your expertise lies in specialized, high-performance sports apparel and accessories, successfully merging scientific testing with user-focused feedback.
• Your communication skills allow you to convert intricate data into actionable recommendations for cross-functional teams.
• You excel at organizing robust tester networks and managing global testing logistics efficiently.
• With over 7 years of relevant experience, you possess a strong understanding of the human experience in product and service contexts.
• You are flexible with global travel and can adjust your working hours to accommodate athlete schedules and events.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is essential for effective communication.

We Welcome Candidates With Diverse Backgrounds Including:

• Apparel Product Testing or Development
• User Experience Research (UXR)
• Biomechanics or Kinesiology
• Materials Science or Textile Engineering
• Ergonomics or Human Factors
• Sports Marketing or Athlete Management
• High-Performance Coaching