Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as we shape the future of innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to lead cutting-edge projects that redefine tomorrow's technological landscape. This role requires a blend of futuristic thinking, strategic execution, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging concepts into market-ready solutions. You'll collaborate with our elite R&D team, drive quantum computing initiatives, and pioneer AI-driven business models that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement long-term innovation roadmaps for 2026-2030 technological horizons
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen AI, quantum, and biotech solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies and market disruptors
- Secure $5M+ in innovation funding through strategic partnerships and grant proposals
- Present visionary frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Champion agile methodologies in high-stakes R&D environments
- Establish KPIs for innovation ROI and track ecosystem impact
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or emerging technology
- Proven track record of scaling futuristic concepts to commercial deployment
- Expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or synthetic biology
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Innovation Management
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism (Harvard/MIT/Stanford preferred)
- Experience securing federal grants for advanced R&D projects
- Certification in Agile/Scrum methodologies for innovation teams
- Portfolio of deployed technologies with >$100M market impact