Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions that will redefine industries. This role blends cutting-edge technology with human-centered design to create sustainable impact for our global partners. Collaborate with world-class researchers, entrepreneurs, and futurists in our state-of-the-art San Francisco headquarters. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies, ensuring our position at the vanguard of progress. If you're passionate about shaping tomorrow's landscape today, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive innovation roadmaps for 2026+ market disruption
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and scaling breakthrough technologies
- Analyze emerging trends across AI, biotech, and sustainable energy sectors
- Design strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and academic institutions
- Present executive-level briefings to C-suite stakeholders and investors
- Manage multi-million dollar innovation portfolios with measurable ROI
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks and responsible development practices
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Innovation Management, Technology Strategy, or related field
- 5+ years in strategic planning with proven disruption track record
- Expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, etc.)
- Strong financial modeling and portfolio management capabilities
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive communication experience
- Published thought leadership in innovation or future studies
- Certification in Agile/Scrum methodologies preferred
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Horizon Scanning)