Job Description
Shape tomorrow today as our 2026 Futurist Innovation Lead. FutureWorks Inc. seeks a visionary strategist to architect our next-gen technological frontier. You'll spearhead R&D initiatives, forecast disruptive trends, and pioneer solutions that redefine human progress. Join an elite team where curiosity meets cutting-edge innovation.
Your Impact: Lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing breakthrough technologies, partner with Silicon Valley's brightest minds, and translate futuristic concepts into market-ready innovations. This role demands equal parts visionary thinking and pragmatic execution.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 technology roadmap for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Lead moonshot projects with potential to reshape global industries
- Anticipate emerging trends through horizon scanning and scenario planning
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align innovation with business strategy
- Mentor a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers
- Secure strategic partnerships with academic institutions and startups
- Present findings to investors and industry stakeholders
- Drive a culture of exponential thinking across all departments
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation management, R&D leadership, or strategic foresight
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough technologies
- Expertise in emerging tech: AGI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Strong background in product lifecycle management from ideation to launch
- Exceptional analytical and systems-thinking capabilities
- Experience managing cross-functional global teams
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism
- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; PhD preferred