Job Description
Join FutureForge Inc. as we redefine industries through cutting-edge innovation. We're seeking a visionary Innovation Strategist 2026 to architect breakthrough solutions that will shape the next decade. This hybrid role combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution in our dynamic San Francisco headquarters.
You'll lead cross-functional teams to transform emerging technologies into market-leading products while driving our 2026 innovation roadmap. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and human-centered design, this is your opportunity to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap across emerging tech domains
- Lead cross-functional teams to transform R&D into market-ready solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis for disruptive technologies
- Develop strategic partnerships with startups, academia, and industry leaders
- Drive product innovation cycles from concept to commercialization
- Present innovation strategies to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Monitor competitive landscape and identify first-mover opportunities
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record launching breakthrough products in tech/industries
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, biotech
- Strategic foresight certification or equivalent experience
- Strong financial modeling and business case development skills
- Experience scaling innovation in Fortune 500 or high-growth startups
- Advanced degree in business, engineering, or technical field