Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As our 2026 Innovation Strategist, you'll architect the next wave of technological and societal evolution. We're seeking a visionary leader to map disruptive pathways for emerging technologies, sustainable systems, and human-machine collaboration. This role sits at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution, requiring you to translate 2026's potential into actionable blueprints that redefine industries.
Based in Austin's innovation corridor, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and government futurists to pioneer frameworks for quantum computing integration, climate-resilient infrastructure, and ethical AI governance. If you thrive at the nexus of science fiction and business reality, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic roadmaps for 2026 technology adoption across quantum, biotech, and AI sectors
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with engineering, design, and policy teams
- Anticipate geopolitical and market shifts affecting 2026-2030 tech landscapes
- Design scalable frameworks for ethical AI deployment and human augmentation
- Partner with venture capital arms to identify and nurture emerging disruptors
- Present innovation blueprints to executive boards and industry coalitions
- Monitor horizon scanning reports and synthesize actionable intelligence
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or technology leadership roles
- Expertise in futures thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI systems
- Proven track record of scaling breakthrough technologies from concept to market
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Engineering, or Business Strategy
- Experience working with government bodies on regulatory frameworks
- Published thought leadership on technological singularity or climate tech
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., CFM) preferred