Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of shaping tomorrow's technological landscape. As our Innovation Lead for the 2026 Vision, you'll spearhead groundbreaking initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking a visionary strategist to translate emerging trends into actionable roadmaps while fostering a culture of radical creativity. This hybrid role demands a blend of technical acumen, business foresight, and leadership excellence to navigate the exponential changes ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market transformations
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and scaling disruptive technologies
- Analyze emerging trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for strategic alignment
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D budget through compelling business cases
- Establish industry partnerships with Fortune 500 companies for pilot programs
- Mentor senior engineers and product managers in future-focused methodologies
- Publish thought leadership on 2026 technology forecasts in top-tier journals
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech innovation with 5+ years in executive leadership
- Proven track record of launching products with $100M+ market impact
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and futures thinking frameworks
- Experience managing global R&D teams across 3+ continents
- PhD or MBA from top-tier institution (MIT, Stanford, INSEAD preferred)
- Published author in technology foresight or innovation strategy
- Fluency in at least two programming languages (Python/Java preferred)
- Ability to secure patents in emerging tech domains