Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's business landscape today. We seek a visionary Strategic Innovation Officer to architect our 2026 roadmap and spearhead groundbreaking initiatives. This pivotal role demands a blend of futuristic foresight, strategic execution, and cross-functional leadership. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D labs, and global partners to transform emerging technologies into market-disrupting solutions. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and human-centric design, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 corporate innovation strategy aligned with long-term vision
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and scale breakthrough solutions
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Forge strategic partnerships with academia, startups, and industry leaders
- Present innovation frameworks to the board and executive stakeholders
- Drive R&D investments in future-focused initiatives
- Mentor innovation champions across the organization
Qualifications
- 15+ years in innovation strategy or corporate R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching tech-forward products/services
- Expertise in futures methodologies and scenario planning
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech trends and market disruptors
- Executive presence with board-level presentation skills
- Advanced degree in relevant field (MBA, MS Engineering, PhD preferred)
- Experience scaling innovation in Fortune 500 environments