Senior Lead - Footwear Testing

On Holding
Zurich
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 8+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Communication","Problem-solving","Detail-oriented","Solutions-focused"]

Lead the footwear testing function for the Running category, validating products from development through market readiness. You’ll manage a team of specialists, define rigorous test strategies across durability, fit, comfort, and performance, and run qualitative and quantitative footwear testing plus real-world validation. Partner with Design, Development, Materials, Product Strategy, and Sports Science to translate complex data into clear reports and evidence-based product decisions.

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On Holding
1 month ago

Senior Lead - Footwear Testing

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Job Summary

Lead the footwear testing function for the Running category, validating products from development through market readiness. You’ll manage a team of specialists, define rigorous test strategies across durability, fit, comfort, and performance, and run qualitative and quantitative footwear testing plus real-world validation. Partner with Design, Development, Materials, Product Strategy, and Sports Science to translate complex data into clear reports and evidence-based product decisions.
Location: Zurich
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead a team of Specialists, fostering growth and improving existing testing workflows.
  • •Serve as a senior point of contact for Run category stakeholders and provide guidance on testing projects.
  • •Own end-to-end testing processes by identifying testing requirements from product briefs and target consumers.
  • •Define and execute rigorous testing strategies across durability, fit, comfort, and performance, including high-complexity programs.
  • •Lead qualitative and quantitative testing, perception studies, and real-world validation; translate results into clear reports.

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of experience in footwear testing or a closely related footwear industry role.
  • •Proven leadership experience building and leading high-performance teams.
  • •Strong passion for run culture and performance running footwear.
  • •Excellent communication skills working with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • •Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to adapt to internal databases and analyze complex data.
Experience:8+ yearsFootwear industry
Skills:LeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingDetail-orientedSolutions-focused
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ExcelPowerPoint

Company Brief

On Holding
Designs, manufactures, and sells performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories under the On brand. Combines Swiss engineering and innovation with lifestyle design to serve runners and athletes globally through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 2010
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