Technology Scout

Technology Scout Location: Remote Job Id: 2098-6786 Number of Openings: 1 We are seeking a purpose-driven candidate with an ownership mentality to fill an open position as a Technology Scout. This position will be located remotely, ideally in Phoenix, AZ or Austin, TX, though other locations are also considered. Summary The Technology Scout serves as an architect of external innovation, identifying breakthrough technologies and new business opportunities through global scouting across academia, startups, and adjacent industries. It builds and prioritizes technology opportunity pipelines and shapes strategic partnerships, joint ventures, licensing, and IP strategy as a principal technical evaluator. The role provides leaders with forward-looking technology intelligence, including scenario planning, risk assessments, and analysis of disruptive forces to guide long-term investment decisions. Responsibilities Serve as the company’s primary architect of external innovation strategy, identifying breakthrough technologies, platforms, and research directions that can unlock step-change growth or enable new business models. Lead global scouting initiatives by evaluating emerging technologies across academia, startup ecosystems, venture networks, accelerators, national labs, government programs, and adjacent industries. Build sophisticated technology opportunity pipelines, prioritizing targets based on technical readiness, alignment to strategic objectives, market potential, and competitive advantage. Drive the identification and pursuit of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and licensing deals—acting as the company’s principal technical evaluator and influencer during early negotiations. Explore nontraditional markets where the company’s science, engineering, or manufacturing capabilities could enable game-changing applications, creating white-space strategy proposals. Provide senior leaders with forward-looking technology intelligence including scenario planning, technology risk assessments, and maps of disruptive forces shaping the next decade. Represent the company as a high-profile technical ambassador at global events, industry consortia, scientific conferences, innovation councils, and customer or supplier executive meetings. Shape the company’s long-term IP strategy through proactive identification of whitespace, emerging threats, and high-value patents necessary to secure future positions. Lead the early conceptualization of externally derived projects, helping R&D teams integrate new technologies and navigate technical, supply chain, and regulatory scaling challenges. Build and sustain senior-level relationships with key innovation stakeholders, including CEOs, CTOs, principal investigators, and venture investors, cultivating long-term collaborative pathways. Produce visionary internal reports, landscape analyses, and opportunity forecasts that influence capital allocation, capability-building strategy, and company-level technology investments. Serve as an internal catalyst for strategic thinking, helping leaders recognize external signals and act before competitors in fast-moving technology spaces. Education & Credentials Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field and 18+ years of relevant experience Master’s degree and 16+ years of relevant experience PhD and 12+ years of relevant experience Or an equivalent combination of education and experience Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, long- and short-term disability, identity theft protection, and pet insurance Paid leave, including community service leave, wellness breaks, and other special leave Employee stock ownership, 401k, and bonus plans Educational assistance & employee assistance program Compensation Base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Missouri salary range: $126,700 - $177,300 annually. Texas salary range: $152,000 - $182,400 annually. Arizona salary range: $141,900 - $170,200 annually. Application Process To apply for this position, please complete the online application. This position is open until filled. Screening will begin immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr