Own the end-to-end ideation process, managing 4-16 innovation initiatives annually with <3 month cycles, coordinating internal teams and external contributors, Drive rapid technical prototyping to validate concepts at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 1-3 and Business Readiness Levels (BRL) 1-3, Orchestrate seamless transitions from ideation to validation phase, ensuring knowledge transfer and momentum preservation, Support innovation budget allocation with clear ROI metrics and success tracking, Scout emerging technologies and market trends to continuously refresh the innovation pipeline, Forge strategic partnerships with research institutions, startups, and industry leaders to accelerate innovation velocity, Refine and optimize our 3-phase innovation framework (Ideation → Validation → Product Development), Establish and enforce clear gate criteria for stage progression, Lead agile iteration cycles for technical prototypes, balancing speed with rigorous technical feasibility assessments, Partner with research engineers or external consultants to transform concepts into tangible proof-of-concepts, Develop and maintain innovation dashboards tracking success rates, cycle times, and market impact, Curate a holistic innovation backlog, Track and report on innovation metrics, success rates, and time-to-market, Lead and develop a high-performing team of research engineers and technical specialists, Cultivate a "fail fast, learn faster" culture that maximizes learning while minimizing resource waste, Bridge technical and business worlds by facilitating seamless collaboration between Tech Innovation and Business Development teams, Keep the team energized and focused, especially when navigating ambiguity—because sustained innovation requires not just technical brilliance, but resilient, motivated people.