Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're a cutting-edge technology incubator pioneering quantum computing applications and AI-driven sustainability platforms. This senior role requires you to translate emerging trends into actionable roadmaps while leading cross-functional teams through disruptive innovation cycles.
You'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin hub, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop proprietary frameworks that will define the next decade of technological advancement. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify breakthrough technologies with 2026 market potential
- Develop innovation roadmaps aligned with UN SDG targets and emerging regulatory landscapes
- Facilitate cross-organizational sprints to prototype quantum-AI hybrid solutions
- Establish KPI frameworks measuring exponential technology adoption curves
- Present strategic foresight findings to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio with rigorous ROI modeling
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years experience in technology strategy with exponential growth focus
- Proven track record of launching products with 5+ year market impact
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, bio-convergence, or neurotech domains
- Strong proficiency in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Certification in Innovation Management (e.g., PDMA, IXL)