Innovation Principal - Lab

The Innovation Principal works with designers, ecosystem partners, and other domain experts to reimagine the way eye care and eyewear are delivered to the world. The incumbent brings order, clarity, and thoughtfulness to project teams and can demystify complex, specialized topics. The Innovation Principal elevates understanding by presenting findings clearly to all levels of the enterprise, both in writing and verbally. Design and lead projects that explore and scale concepts related to assigned domain area(s) with a clear business impact. Projects may involve technology evaluation, business model innovation, prototyping, and proof-of-concept creation Monitor assigned domain area(s) and build an understanding of their potential, maturity, and impact to our business Build on existing experience to quickly understand new technology, business models, markets, consumer trends, etc. needed to maintain domain expertise Proficient in concept testing and validation, user research, or other related experimentation methodologies Evaluate and compare products using custom scorecards that highlight capabilities and fit for specific business problems Identify and define problems and opportunity areas, develop hypotheses, and select appropriate testing methods to validate assumptions Develop and pitch new project ideas and opportunities Present project findings to all levels of the enterprise Maintain cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners that deepen current and future knowledge between the company and emerging markets Job Specifications: Typically has the following skills or abilities: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred Minimum 6 years of experience in relevant topics including: Innovation, Emerging Technology, Research & Development, Product Design, or another relevant domain Industry experience in healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and technology is preferred Deep expertise in a relevant subje