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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in technology scouting and innovation strategy, with a strong focus on market research, competitive analysis, and the ability to translate technical insights into actionable business strategies. Proven track record in developing and maintaining innovation roadmaps and strategic partnerships within the optical communications and photonics domains.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Technology ScoutingMarket ResearchInnovation StrategyCompetitive AnalysisStakeholder Engagement
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Hard Skills
Market SizingTechnology Readiness AssessmentScenario AnalysisStrategic Fit AssessmentData Analysis
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationAnalytical Skills
Tools & Technologies
Innovation RoadmapsESG InsightsBusiness Case Summaries
Industry Keywords
Optical CommunicationsPhotonicsData Center InfrastructureMSAIEEE
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct continuous technology scouting across optical fiber, photonics, CPO, AI data center infrastructure, and adjacent domains
- Track technology maturity and evolution to inform structured innovation roadmaps
- Develop forward-looking scenario analyses mapping technology trajectories to AFL’s portfolio using different frameworks
- Represent AFL at key industry events and conferences and lead AFL’s participation in forums such as MSA and IEEE
- Develop and maintain innovation roadmaps with quarterly refresh cycles
- Translate research findings into strategic recommendations on technology positioning and investment prioritization
- Deliver executive-ready insights to guide long-term portfolio development
- Align long-term innovation plans with immediate product/solution development initiatives
- Own the long-term technology development pipeline with a 3–5+ year view
- Identify and evaluate adjacent market opportunities aligned to AFL capabilities
- Conduct market sizing, competitive analysis, and strategic fit assessments
- Produce structured opportunity assessments to support investment decisions
- Define and apply screening criteria for strategic fit, market timing, technology readiness, and profit pool potential
- Author white papers, trend briefs, ESG-aligned insights, and market analyses
- Establish AFL as an industry thought leader through research-driven content
- Build and manage strategic technical partnerships, including MSAs, JDAs, and academic collaborations
- Maintain partnership pipeline visibility and engagement tracking
- Collaborate internally and externally to expand the innovation ecosystem
- Feed the discovery process with qualified innovation candidates supported by business case summaries
- Maintain a pipeline aligned to strategic priorities and readiness
- Partner cross-functionally to transition insights into execution pathways
- Maintain funnel health metrics and visibility, including pipeline volume, conversion rates by stage, and time-in-stage, reported through the IET operating cadence
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years in market research, innovation strategy, technology scouting, or related roles
- Strong analytical skills including market sizing and competitive analysis
- Ability to translate technical insights into business strategy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Domain knowledge in optical communications, photonics, data center infrastructure, or adjacent technology markets strongly preferred
- Familiarity with industry standards bodies, MSAs, or multi-party technical collaborations a plus
- Moderate domestic and international travel as needed
Benefits
Comp & perks- A hybrid in office schedule for qualifying employees
- Flexible time off policy
- 401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
- Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
- Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!