Job Description
Step into the future with FutureWorks Labs, where we're architecting tomorrow's innovations today. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to lead groundbreaking initiatives that redefine industries. Join our elite team in San Francisco and shape the technologies that will dominate the next decade. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, requiring both deep technical acumen and transformative leadership.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps for emerging sectors (quantum computing, bio-integration, AI ethics)
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate next-gen solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies and market shifts
- Forge strategic partnerships with global research institutions and startups
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite executives and board members
- Drive R&D investment allocation for 2026-2030 technology pipelines
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory impacts on future innovation landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy or R&D leadership with proven impact on future-facing initiatives
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism (PhD preferred)
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or AGI systems
- Track record of launching products with 5+ year market foresight
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., CFTR)
- Experience securing $10M+ R&D budgets for innovation programs
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed tech journals or industry whitepapers