Senior Behavioral Scientist

About the role

Transform how the world’s leading companies invest in their people. At BetterUp, we’re building a new kind of partnership with our customers — one that doesn’t stop at platform adoption. We’re in the business of deep, lasting transformation. That’s where you come in.

Responsibilities

• Measurement & Value Architecture
• Measurement Strategy
• Success Metrics
• KPIs
• Leading Indicators
• ROI Models
• Business Cases
• Sales & Enterprise Team Integration
• Deal Strategy
• Sales Motions
• Data Analysis & Insights
• Advanced Analytics
• Insight Generation
• Data Storytelling
• Executive Communication
• Client Value Realization & Retention
• Risk Identification
• Course Corrections
• Storytelling
• Scientific Integrity & Governance
• Pattern Recognition
• Coaching Mindset
• Strategic Execution

Requirements

• PhD in Behavioral Science, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Behavioral Economics, or a closely related field
• Domain Expertise in Behavioral Science AND HR (especially Talent Development or Talent Management, L&D, & OD)
• Facilitation and Presentation Skills
• Experience Researching and Understanding Businesses
• Strengths in Verbal and Written Communication
• Expertise and Comfort Working with Quantitative and Qualitative Data
• Agility and Comfort with Ambiguity
• Communication Skills and Narrative Crafting
• Outcomes, Ownership, and Long-Term Impact Mindset
• AI-Driven Tools and Insights Experience
• Quantifying Impact on Client Outcomes
• Strategic Account Recommendations

Qualifications

• PhD in Behavioral Science, Industrial-Organization Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Behavioral Economics, or a closely related field
• Preferred Qualifications: Domain expertise in behavioral science AND HR (especially Talent Development or Talent Management, L&D, & OD); Facilitation and presentation skills, experience presenting to large audiences and executives both virtually and in person; Experience researching and understanding businesses including business strategy, identifying business challenges, and applying business acumen; Strengths in verbal and written communication, building and delivering presentations, and storytelling; Expertise and comfort working with quantitative and qualitative data (basic statistics, examining patterns, developing recommendations based on data); Agility and comfort with ambiguity to adapt and adjust to the market, the state of the organization and quickly shifting priorities; Exceptional communication skills and the ability to craft and deliver a narrative that moves hearts and minds; Comfort with ambiguity, a bias for action, and a drive to make things better, not just get them done; Experience operating inside high-growth SaaS, human transformation platforms, or people tech companies; A mindset rooted in outcomes, ownership, and long-term impact; Applies AI-driven tools and insights to enhance client engagement, identify growth opportunities, and improve account performance (e.g., personalization, upsell targeting, churn prediction); Uses AI-generated insights and data analysis to quantify impact on client outcomes (e.g., retention, expansion, ROI) and inform strategic account recommendations

Benefits

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member
• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• All federal/statutory holidays observed
• 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays
• 5 Volunteer Days to give back
• Learning and Development Stipend
• Company-wide Summer & Winter breaks
• Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp
• 401(k) self-contribution

Pay

The Base Salary Range For This Role Is $184,000 – $230,000: New York City and San Francisco $165,600 – $207,000: All other Hub Offices

Schedule

Hybrid with a focus on in-person collaboration when necessary. Employees are expected to be available to work from one of our office hubs at least two days per week. Our hub locations include: Austin, TX; New York City, NY; Chicago, IL San Francisco, CA; and the Washington, DC metro area.