Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as our 2026 Innovation Strategist. This pivotal role shapes how businesses navigate the convergence of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology in the coming decade. You'll architect transformative blueprints that redefine industry standards while collaborating with visionaries across Silicon Valley's elite ecosystem.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, translates complex futures into actionable roadmaps, and possesses a proven track record of scaling disruptive innovations. This hybrid opportunity offers unparalleled exposure to C-suite strategy sessions while empowering you to build the frameworks that will power the next industrial revolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Lead cross-functional workshops on emerging tech integration (quantum AI, neurotech, synthetic biology)
- Author thought leadership publications on the socio-economic impact of 2026 tech paradigms
- Manage $5M+ R&D budgets for experimental projects in distributed quantum networks
- Present at Davos-level summits on future-proofing organizational resilience
- Mentor a team of futurists and data scientists using cutting-edge simulation platforms
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab and NASA JPL for co-innovation initiatives
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation with 5+ years at director level in tech/consulting
- Published author on disruptive technologies with peer-reviewed research citations
- Expertise in futures forecasting methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, causal layered analysis)
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum computing simulation platforms
- PhD in Systems Engineering, Computational Physics, or Futures Studies preferred
- Track record of scaling ventures from concept to $100M+ valuation
- Active member of IEEE Foresight Engineering or Association of Professional Futurists