Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Lead to architect our next-generation digital ecosystem. This role demands strategic foresight, cross-functional leadership, and an obsession with emerging tech trends. You'll drive R&D initiatives, partner with Silicon Valley's brightest minds, and shape products that will redefine industries. Our culture champions radical innovation, agile methodologies, and sustainable growth. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, biotech, and quantum computing, this is your moment to impact the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Architect innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Direct cross-functional teams in rapid prototyping and MVP validation
- Forge strategic partnerships with research labs and venture capital firms
- Present future scenarios to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPIs
- Curate quarterly Tech Summits featuring industry futurists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech innovation with 3+ years in strategic foresight roles
- Proven track record launching products with 2026+ market impact
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Engineering, or Business
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed tech journals
- Experience scaling global innovation teams across 3+ continents
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Innovation Management
- Portfolio of 5+ commercialized innovations