Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary Innovation Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions for the 2026 horizon. Lead cross-functional teams to pioneer technologies that redefine industries, drive sustainable growth, and shape the future of human-machine collaboration. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, creative foresight, and executive leadership to transform ambitious concepts into market-reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligning with global market trends and emerging technologies
- Lead R&D initiatives for AI-driven automation and quantum computing applications
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to integrate strategic innovations into core business models
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets with ROI-focused resource allocation
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and tech incubators
- Present innovation frameworks to investors and board stakeholders
- Drive patent development and intellectual property strategy
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology innovation with 5+ years in strategic leadership
- Proven track record scaling disruptive technologies to commercialization
- Expertise in AI, IoT, and sustainable tech ecosystems
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Innovation
- Experience managing cross-continental R&D teams
- Published thought leadership in innovation journals
- Certification in Agile Transformation and Design Thinking
- Fluency in English and Mandarin/Japanese (preferred)