Behavioral Scientist

WW is looking for candidates to help change people’s lives. We are a global wellness technology company inspiring millions of people to adopt healthy habits for real life. We do this through engaging digital experiences, face-to-face workshops and sustainable programs that encourage people to move more, shift their mindset and eat healthier while enjoying the foods they love. By drawing on over five decades of experience and expertise in behavioral science, we build communities in order to deliver wellness for all.

Who we are

Our strong basis in science forms the foundation for why WW is the world’s trusted leader in weight loss, health, and wellness. As thought leaders, the WW Science team plays an integral role in co-creating member experiences, program innovations, engaging content, Coach training, and clinical research to help people build healthy habits. You will be joining a dynamic, global team of experts who define the WW points of view on nutrition, activity, and behavior change. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams and the scientific community, have hands-on ownership of meaningful projects, and collaborate closely with your Science team colleagues.

What you will do

• Serve as a behavior change expert in partnerships with Product, Design, and Insights teams to develop efficacious digital experiences that support the weight loss journey.

• Recognize opportunities for and support research-related activities that deepen our understanding of the human experience and identify opportunities and create actionable strategies to bring behavior change experiences to life across WW digital experiences. 

• Consolidate the academic literature and consult with internal and external experts to develop science briefs and points of view that expand the WW Science resource library and help establish frameworks that can be easily translated by the Product team.

• Co-create, review, and contribute to digital program content to ensure scientific fidelity and drive behavior change.

Who you are 

You are a subject matter expert in behavioral weight management and have strong foundational knowledge in other behavioral science fields (e.g., social psychology; behavioral design, positive psychology) with an interest in behavioral design. You have clinical experience conducting evidence based behavioral weight management interventions and leveraging digital communities for behavior change, and have worked closely with digital product and design teams. You understand the lived experience of people who are seeking guidance and support on the health behavior change and weight management journey. 

You can readily translate scientific concepts to a lay audience in authoritative, succinct, clear, and engaging ways. You understand the power of language and recognize how nuances can support or detract from the behavior change journey. You notice weight-biased or stigmatizing language and take steps to correct it. You are a reliable communicator, thrive working on teams, and aren’t afraid to speak up. 

At WW, it is our priority to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed as individuals, as an organization, and as fellow humans, to advocate for and support our employees, our members, and our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.