Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis with hands-on execution, driving our R&D initiatives toward market-defining innovations. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype future-facing technologies while maintaining agile execution principles. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging tech, behavioral economics, and sustainable design, this is your opportunity to shape the next generation of human-centric solutions.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-5 year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological convergence points
- Lead cross-functional sprints to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for market integration
- Design scalable frameworks for ethical implementation of disruptive technologies
- Present strategic vision to C-suite and external stakeholders
- Maintain competitive intelligence through horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Drive innovation culture through mentorship and workshop facilitation
Qualifications
- 8+ years in innovation strategy or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Engineering, or Business
- Proven track record launching market-defining products/services
- Expertise in technology forecasting methodologies
- Strong background in agile/lean innovation frameworks
- Certification in innovation management (e.g., ICF, PDMA)
- Experience with ethical tech governance and impact assessment
- Exceptional communication with technical and non-technical audiences