Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we shape the landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Innovation Strategist to lead our next-gen initiatives, driving breakthroughs in AI integration, sustainable tech, and human-machine collaboration. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to influence product roadmaps while working with Nobel Prize-winning researchers and industry disruptors. Our state-of-the-art campus in downtown San Francisco includes VR prototyping labs and quantum computing resources.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year technology roadmaps aligning with emerging 2026 market trends
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing next-gen AI solutions for enterprise clients
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies with 3-5 year adoption windows
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
- Manage $2M+ innovation budgets with ROI-focused KPIs
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on quantum computing pilot programs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or R&D leadership within Fortune 500 tech firms
- Proven track record launching products with 3+ year market foresight
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, or bio-hybrid systems
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism (PhD preferred)
- Published thought leadership in IEEE Nature or similar journals
- Fluency in Mandarin or Japanese for APAC market expansion
- Experience with patent portfolios (15+ granted innovations)