Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of technological disruption. This role blends foresight with execution, requiring you to identify emerging trends, develop scalable frameworks, and lead cross-functional teams through paradigm shifts. If you thrive at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, this is your platform to redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Scan horizon for 2026-relevant technologies (quantum AI, biocomputing, neurointerfaces) and assess market readiness
- Design innovation roadmaps integrating predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Lead incubation projects for breakthrough technologies with $5M+ budgets
- Partner with C-suite to align innovation with ESG and regulatory landscapes
- Build global networks of futurists, VCs, and academic pioneers
- Develop patentable frameworks for human-AI symbiosis
- Present disruptive strategies to board and investors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation with 3+ in emerging tech
- Expertise in exponential technologies and adoption curves
- Proven track record launching tech ventures >$50M valuation
- Advanced degree in CS, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Deep understanding of regulatory tech (RegTech) and ethics frameworks
- Published thought leadership on 2026+ technology trends
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Experience scaling teams through technological inflection points