Job Description
Shape the future at FutureWorks Inc. as our 2026 Innovation Strategist! We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive disruptive breakthroughs in emerging technologies. Join our elite team of futurists and engineers to pioneer solutions that will define the next decade of innovation. This is your chance to build legacy-defining products while working with industry pioneers in a culture that rewards bold thinking and rapid prototyping.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute 2026 technology roadmaps
- Identify and validate emerging trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with market impact analysis
- Architect scalable innovation frameworks for next-gen product development
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D budgets through compelling stakeholder presentations
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and global innovation hubs
- Deliver quarterly innovation audits with actionable improvement plans
- Mentor junior strategists in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy or product leadership at Fortune 500 companies
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough technologies with $100M+ revenue impact
- Expertise in foresight methodologies (horizon scanning, scenario planning)
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Future Studies
- Strong proficiency in data analytics and AI-driven trend prediction tools
- Exceptional communication skills for executive-level stakeholder management
- Portfolio of 3+ innovation projects with measurable outcomes