Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of technological advancement. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for emerging technologies and disruptive business models. This role requires a blend of technical acumen, market foresight, and strategic leadership to position our company at the vanguard of industry transformation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year innovation roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions with 2026 market readiness
- Analyze emerging tech trends to identify billion-dollar opportunities
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and tech pioneers
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage R&D budget allocation for breakthrough initiatives
- Drive culture of experimentation and calculated risk-taking
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in future-focused roles
- Proven track record scaling emerging technologies from concept to market
- Expertise in at least two of: AI ethics, quantum algorithms, or synthetic biology
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Innovation
- Portfolio of executed innovations with measurable impact
- Deep network in Silicon Valley and global tech ecosystems
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight preferred