Director of Medical Operations

JOIN THE SLEEP FITNESS MOVEMENT At Eight Sleep, we’re on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. As the world’s first sleep fitness company, we’re redefining what it means to be well-rested and building the most advanced hardware, software, and AI technology to make it possible. Our products power peak mental, physical, and emotional performance by transforming every night of sleep into a personalized, data-driven recovery experience. We are trusted by high performers, professional athletes, and health-conscious consumers in over 30 countries worldwide. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019, 2022, and 2023, 2026 and twice named to TIME's “Best Inventions of the Year.” We operate like a high-performance team: fast, focused, and motivated by impact. We don’t just ship; we iterate, refine, and obsess over the details that help our members sleep better and wake up stronger. Every role at Eight Sleep is a chance to create cutting-edge technology, collaborate with world-class talent, and help shape a future where sleep isn’t passive - it’s a powerful tool for living better. If you’re tired of the ordinary and driven to build at the edge of what’s possible, this is your moment. Join us and lead the movement that’s transforming how the world sleeps and what we’re all capable of when we wake up. HIGH STANDARDS. NO APOLOGIES. We operate with intensity because our mission demands it. At Eight Sleep, we bring the same mindset as the world’s top performers: focused, relentless, and always pushing to be in the top 1% of our craft. Think Kobe Bryant’s mamba mentality, applied to bold ideas, next-gen tech, and flawless execution. This isn’t a 9-to-5. Our team is deeply committed, often putting in 60+ hours a week –not because we’re told to, but because we’re invested. We’re here to build fast, push limits, and deliver without compromise. If you thrive under pressure and want to do the most meaningful work of your career, you’ll feel right at home. If you’re looking for something easier –this isn’t it. THE ROLE Sleep is inherently tied to health, and we have an immense opportunity to leverage our Pod platform to detect medical conditions and to provide therapy. We are looking for a Director of Medical Operations to contribute critically to this mission. This role will provide leadership for implementing processes and manufacturing controls specific to the medical products division, and will oversee and coordinate testing efforts related to design verification and validation. This role will interact closely with R&D, Clinical, QA/RA, and the executive team. Your work will improve the lives of numerous users and will enable our core mission of improving sleep and saving lives. This role is based out of our offices in San Francisco. HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE - Implement mandated manufacturing controls while maintaining high velocity operational efficiency - Collaborate with R&D and RA/QA to execute critical testing initiatives - Guide cross-functional engineering teams in producing risk management documentation - Collaborate with the consumer operations leads to accelerate medical product upgrades - Contribute to ROI assessments for potential medical product adaptations (new markets) WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED - 8+ years of industry experience in operations or manufacturing functions for medical devices - Successful track record of FDA clearance (510(k), De Novo) - Exemplary at cross-functional program management - Experience managing and initiating global manufacturing initiatives - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience WHY JOIN EIGHT SLEEP? Innovation in a culture of excellence Join us in a workplace where innovation isn’t just encouraged - it’s a standard. Our flagship product, the Pod, is a testament to our culture of excellence, beloved by hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. At Eight Sleep, you will be part of a team that continuously pushes the boundaries of technology in sleep fitn…