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03In short: Product Testing is the voice of the athlete and the consumer at On. We’re responsible for ensuring every On product meets the highest quality standards and delivers a premium, high-performance experience by combining scientific rigor with real-world insight. Through rigorous testing and validation, only products that truly perform make it to market. As a Footwear Testing Senior Lead you will be responsible for validating footwear products from development through to market and driving excellence and leading the team in the Running category. You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and act as a key partner across Design, Development, Materials, Product Strategy and Sports Science to ensure excellence in fit, comfort, durability, and performance.
01Lead a high-performing team of Specialists, fostering a culture of growth and exploration while elevating existing, successful workflows.
02Serve as a senior point of contact for internal stakeholders in the Run category, providing guidance and alignment on testing projects.
03Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to identify testing requirements based on product briefs and target consumers, owning end to end processes for assigned projects.
04Define and execute rigorous testing strategies across durability, fit, comfort, and performance, taking charge of high-complexity testing programs.
05Lead qualitative and quantitative footwear testing, perception studies, and real-world validation to ensure products reflect authentic athlete and consumer needs.
06Build and maintain strategic partnerships to integrate consumer insights, scientific expertise, and performance analysis into standardized, evidence-based product evaluations.
07Translate complex testing data into powerful insights and clear reports that enable confident decision-making and elevate product excellence across the organization.
08Ensure testing timelines are efficient and seamlessly integrated into the fast-moving Product Creation calendars.
09Expand and cultivate a diverse tester network to support project timelines and enhance community engagement.
10Work seamlessly with testing systems and databases to ensure accurate & high-quality data integrity.
11Significantly contribute to team goals and process improvements.
