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Bose Corporation · 1 day ago

Director, Technology Scouting & Foresight

US, MA - Framingham

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$271K/yr - $373K/yr

8+ years exp

Bose Corporation is a leader in audio experiences, committed to innovation and excellence. The Director of Technology Scouting & Foresight will lead a team to identify emerging technologies that shape Bose’s long-term research and business strategies, focusing on new growth platforms and strategic investment decisions.

Consumer Electronics

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build and lead a Technology Scouting & Futures team of 3–5 professionals dedicated to identifying and evaluating emerging technologies and associated market opportunities. The team orchestrates internal and external talent networks to accelerate discovery

Identify new problem spaces and enabling technologies across domains such as audio ML, acoustics, sensing, materials science, haptics, biometrics, spatial computing, wellness technologies, and adjacent emerging domains

Create and maintain a Technology Opportunity Portfolio that prioritizes new long-term bets and informs research investment and enterprise strategy. Present regular updates to the executive steering and corporate investment committees

Develop and maintain a systematic 5–10-year Technology Radar, including technology landscapes, trend analyses, deep dives, and opportunity assessments

Partner closely with both internal and external technical research teams to evaluate emerging opportunities via rapid feasibility sprints

Build strong and strategic external relationships with universities, national labs, startups, venture ecosystems, and standards bodies to shape Bose’s visibility and access to emerging innovation

Collaborate with product and corporate strategy leaders to shape long-term bets supporting their businesses

Represent the company externally in research collaborations and conferences

Qualification

Technology scoutingResearch strategyEmerging technologiesAI/MLCommunication skillsTeam leadershipAcademic collaborationVenture ecosystemsForesight frameworksExperimentation mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Advanced degree is a plus

8–10+ years in advanced R&D, corporate innovation, research strategy, technology scouting, or related emerging tech functions

Broad technical fluency across audio, acoustics, sensing, AI/ML, materials, interfaces, or adjacent innovation areas. Expertise across all domains is not required, but strength in multiple domains is valued

Demonstrated experience identifying, shaping, and prioritizing emerging technology opportunities that influenced R&D or strategic investments

Experience building, leading, or influencing small technical or strategic teams, ideally in discovery-oriented organizations

Strong ability to influence without authority and partner effectively with senior technical leaders and business stakeholders

Exceptional communication skills, including executive storytelling, systems thinking, and clarity in ambiguous problem spaces

Experience developing technology radars, foresight frameworks, landscapes, or long-term opportunity portfolios

Familiarity with academic collaboration models, external research partnerships, or startup ecosystems

Comfort with ambiguity and an experimentation mindset focused on learning velocity, not perfect information

Strong existing network across technology, academic, or venture ecosystems

Preferred

Background in technology foresight, scenario planning, IP landscaping, or research portfolio strategy

Prior work with venture capital, accelerators, national labs, or early-stage technology evaluation

Familiarity with AI tools for opportunity assessments and technology forecasting

Advanced degree in engineering, applied science, business, or design strategy

Benefits

Bonus programs

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

A 401(k) plan

Exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing

A generous employee discount

Company

Bose Corporation

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Bose Corporation is a privately held company that designs and manufactures audio equipment.

Founded in 1964

Framingham, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.bose.com/en_us/index.html

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