Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs as a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to bridge emerging technologies with market readiness, driving our roadmap toward transformative 2026 milestones. This role demands a blend of technical foresight, commercial acumen, and cross-functional leadership in an agile, R&D-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and validating disruptive solutions
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for commercial viability
- Partner with VPs to align innovation initiatives with strategic business objectives
- Secure and manage $5M+ R&D budgets for experimental projects
- Present findings to C-suite and external stakeholders through compelling narratives
- Drive patent strategies and IP protection for breakthrough innovations
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy or R&D leadership within tech sector
- Proven track record launching products/services with 3+ year market impact
- Expertise in forecasting technology adoption curves and market disruption
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business preferred
- Strong financial modeling skills for ROI analysis of experimental projects
- Experience managing distributed teams across 3+ time zones
- Published thought leadership in innovation or future-tech publications
- Certification in Agile/Scrum methodologies