Science Council Advisor - Weight Loss​/Metabolic Science

Overview

iFIT’s vision is to create the world's most holistic health and fitness platform, integrating physical fitness, mental health, nutrition and active recovery into a seamless interactive experience. iFIT develops proprietary software that learns and adjusts to the habits of each person as it delivers immersive content guiding them on their individual fitness journey. iFIT is looking for visionary experts to join the Science Council Advisor Team, an advisory group shaping the future of fitness and wellness technology.

We are seeking a specialized advisor with deep expertise in Metabolic Science and Weight Loss to bridge clinical weight management (including experience with GLP-1 protocols) and evidence-based exercise science.

The Science Council will be composed of approximately five advisors, each bringing domain-specific expertise across Cardio Performance, Strength Performance, Behavioral Psychology, Sports Science, Biometrics, and Biostatistics. This role represents the metabolic and weight loss domain and ensures iFIT’s programs, products, and guidance are scientifically credible, clinically informed, and responsibly integrated into a holistic fitness and wellness ecosystem. This is a fractional, advisor-level role focused on strategic input, scientific validation, and thought leadership rather than day-to-day execution.

Commitments

• Provide high-level guidance on metabolic health, weight loss physiology, and clinical weight management, including GLP-1 therapies, ensuring iFIT initiatives are grounded in current, evidence-based science.
• Review and validate weight loss and metabolic health programs, features, and methodologies for scientific rigor, safety, and long-term efficacy across diverse populations.
• Actively participate in monthly Science Council meetings and cross-disciplinary collaboration, contributing domain expertise to shape iFIT’s overall fitness and wellness strategy.
• Contribute to research review, emerging trend analysis, and quarterly insights that inform iFIT’s roadmap, positioning, and long-term innovation strategy.
• Conduct research studies to validate program or product efficacy.

Key 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

Qualifications

• 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…