Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of technological advancement. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect solutions that will redefine industries by the mid-2020s. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with practical execution to transform emerging trends into market-leading products. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop roadmaps for quantum computing integration, AI ethics frameworks, and sustainable tech ecosystems. If you thrive at the intersection of tomorrow's possibilities and today's execution, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype next-gen solutions (quantum AI, bio-digital interfaces)
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Design ethical governance frameworks for autonomous systems and predictive analytics
- Secure strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Present findings to C-suite and board members with data-driven impact projections
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or R&D leadership within tech sector
- Expertise in emerging tech forecasting (quantum computing, neuromorphic AI)
- Proven track record of launching products with 5+ year market impact
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futuristics
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend analysis and commercialization success
- Experience with federal/state innovation grant programs (SBIR, CHIPS Act)