Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as we architect the future. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to lead our next-generation technology roadmap and drive paradigm-shifting initiatives. This senior role demands a blend of technical acumen, market foresight, and executive leadership to transform emerging trends into scalable solutions.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to define breakthrough strategies in AI ethics, quantum computing integration, and sustainable tech ecosystems. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technological possibility and human impact.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 technology innovation roadmap aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional initiatives in quantum computing, AI governance, and climate-tech solutions
- Partner with research institutions to identify and commercialize emerging technologies
- Develop patent strategies and intellectual property frameworks for future-facing innovations
- Present strategic visions to executive stakeholders and investors with data-driven narratives
- Mentor innovation teams in future-proof methodologies and speculative design thinking
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting 2026 technology landscapes
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic tech roles with proven experience in future forecasting
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Deep expertise in AI ethics, quantum computing, or climate-tech ecosystems
- Executive presence with successful C-suite stakeholder management
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption or innovation strategy
- Experience scaling R&D initiatives from concept to commercialization
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ technology roadmaps implemented beyond 2025