Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of technological advancement. As a 2026 Innovation Strategist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions for tomorrow's challenges today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to transform emerging technologies into scalable, market-ready innovations that redefine industries.
Our Austin-based hub combines cutting-edge R&D with agile execution, offering unparalleled resources to shape the future. This role blends deep technical acumen with strategic foresight, requiring you to anticipate market shifts and position our portfolio at the vanguard of progress.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 2026-focused product roadmaps
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for strategic alignment
- Design scalable innovation frameworks for rapid prototyping and validation
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to secure $50M+ annual innovation budgets
- Present strategic vision to Fortune 500 partners and venture capital stakeholders
- Drive patent development and intellectual property portfolio expansion
- Mentor next-gen innovators through our FutureWorks Academy program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy or product innovation leadership
- Proven track record launching market-defining technologies
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, Web3, AR/VR, etc.)
- Certified Innovation Professional (CIP) or equivalent designation
- Experience securing $10M+ innovation funding rounds
- Published thought leadership in top-tier industry journals
- Fluency in strategic forecasting methodologies (Delphi, Horizon Scanning)