Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We seek a forward-thinking leader to drive our R&D roadmap toward transformative breakthroughs by 2026. This role demands a blend of technological foresight, market acumen, and cross-functional leadership to pioneer sustainable innovations that redefine industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a multi-year innovation strategy targeting 2026 technological milestones
- Lead cross-functional teams in ideating, prototyping, and launching next-gen solutions
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Secure $5M+ in innovation grants and venture partnerships for 2026 initiatives
- Present strategic roadmaps to C-suite and board stakeholders with compelling data-driven narratives
- Drive sustainability integration into all 2026 product development cycles
- Mentor junior innovators through our FutureLab incubation program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy or R&D leadership with 5+ years in future-focused planning
- Proven track record of launching products with 5+ year market impact
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Innovation Management
- Expertise in horizon scanning and scenario planning methodologies
- Strong financial acumen for budgeting multi-year innovation pipelines
- Certification in Agile/Scrum and Design Thinking frameworks
- Published thought leadership on future tech trends (IEEE, Harvard Business Review)