Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation solutions and redefine industry paradigms. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to transform emerging technologies into market-leading opportunities. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to build actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond, driving our mission to shape the future of sustainable technology.
Our ideal candidate combines deep technical acumen with strategic vision, operating at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and climate innovation. You'll lead cross-functional teams through uncharted territories, navigating complex challenges while maintaining ethical innovation standards. This is your chance to build legacy-defining systems that will impact billions of lives.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps using trend analysis and scenario planning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-generation technologies
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging disruptions in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Design strategic partnerships with academic institutions and industry pioneers
- Present innovation frameworks to executive stakeholders and investor groups
- Establish KPIs for measuring long-term innovation ROI and sustainability impact
- Mentor junior strategists in future-proof methodologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Innovation Management, or related field
- 10+ years experience in corporate innovation or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching market-defining products/services
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Certification in futures thinking or strategic foresight methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Portfolio of innovation projects with measurable impact
- Experience scaling global innovation initiatives