iFIT · 22 hours ago
Science Council Advisor - Weight Loss / Metabolic Science
Park City, UT
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$5,000/mo - $7,500/moiFIT is a company focused on creating a holistic health and fitness platform. They are seeking a specialized advisor with expertise in Metabolic Science and Weight Loss to provide high-level guidance and validate programs related to metabolic health and weight management.
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Responsibilities
Advise on metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, energy balance, body composition, and metabolic adaptation
Provide input on integrating pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic weight management approaches with exercise and recovery
Review educational, coaching, and consumer-facing content for scientific accuracy and clarity
Validate weight loss and metabolic health claims to ensure they are evidence based and defensible
Offer structured office hours through a booking system to support Product, Clinical, Content, and Marketing teams
Serve as an accessible scientific resource within a defined 1–5 hour per week range
Support or advise on research studies, outcomes analysis, and interpretation of metabolic health data
Provide guidance on success metrics, data integrity, and reporting standards
Advise on scientific, clinical, and regulatory considerations related to weight loss and metabolic health
Participate in PR and media efforts, including quotes and press releases, as a Science Council representative
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent advanced degree in a core scientific discipline such as Metabolism, Public Health, or Kinesiology with strong focus on obesity research and management
Demonstrated expertise in weight management and metabolic health
Familiarity with clinical weight management approaches, including GLP-1 therapies and their interaction with exercise and lifestyle interventions
Strong understanding of current research, clinical guidelines, and evidence-based practices
Ability to clearly communicate complex scientific concepts to non-scientific audiences
Experience serving in an advisory, consulting, or senior subject matter expert capacity
Ability to commit approximately 5 hours per week as part of a Science Council of 4–5 advisors
Availability to participate in monthly Science Council meetings, with a mix of remote sessions and periodic in-person meetings in Park City
Willingness to offer structured office hours through a booking system to support internal teams
Capacity to support research initiatives and contribute to quarterly reports on trends and recommendations
Availability for PR or media participation as a scientific representative when needed
Preferred
Clinical experience or certification in obesity medicine, endocrinology, or metabolic health
Experience advising digital health, fitness, or wellness technology companies
Research, publication, or thought leadership experience in metabolism or weight loss
Background in behavior change science or long-term weight management strategies
Company
iFIT
IFIT is a global subscription technology company that provides interactive personal training.
Founded in 1977
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2022 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$580MKey Investors
L CattertonPlanet Fitness
2022-02-28Private Equity· $355M
2022-02-28Debt Financing
2021-03-17Series B· $25M
Leadership Team
Mark Watterson
CEO, iFIT Commercial
Chase Brammer
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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2025-11-26
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2025-10-23
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