Job Overview
Location
Remote US
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Product Management
Date Posted
July 16, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • 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.
🎯 Requirements
- • 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 subject matter domain and broad understanding of adjacent spaces, including healthcare, business models, and technology.
- • Experience in moving projects forward despite uncertainty and knowing when a pivot is required.
- • Has a “Swiss army knife” approach to problems. Creative problem solving.
- • Experience working in creative cultures in either consulting or large corporate environments.
- • Excellent presentation and communication skills, including writing research briefs and presentations (PowerPoint).
- • Can discuss technical concepts with non-technical people, including the relevance to their work or business.
- • Enjoys developing and sharing project pitches.
- • Skilled at providing and receiving thoughtful and constructive feedback.
🏖️ Benefits
- • Compensation range for the role is listed below.
- • Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.
- • Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
- • As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions.
- • VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
- • We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
- • Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.
- • VSP Vision is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
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About Vision Service Plan
Vision Service Plan is a not-for-profit vision benefits company headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California. Founded in 1955, it provides vision insurance and related services to more than 80 million members through employers, health plans, and government programs across the United States. The company operates the largest network of independent eye care professionals, including optometrists and ophthalmologists, and offers allowances for frames, lenses, and eye exams. VSP also funds global access initiatives, eyewear donations, and optometry student scholarships through its Eyes of Hope program.
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