Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of technology and human progress. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of sustainable tech ecosystems. This role blends foresight with execution, requiring you to map emerging trends, disrupt conventional industries, and lead cross-functional teams in building solutions for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, AI ethicists, and climate scientists to transform theoretical possibilities into market-ready innovations.
Our Austin-based hub offers an unparalleled environment for boundary-pushing work, with cutting-edge labs and direct access to global innovation networks. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human-centered design, this is your opportunity to define the next decade of progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for sustainable technology sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and scaling futuristic solutions
- Identify and analyze emerging tech trends (quantum, biotech, climate AI)
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and global R&D centers
- Translate complex technical concepts into actionable business strategies
- Drive adoption of circular economy principles in product development
- Mentor junior innovators through our Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy or R&D leadership
- Proven track record in scaling emerging technologies
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or climate AI
- Published thought leadership in futurism or technology ethics
- Experience with agile methodologies for long-term innovation cycles
- Strong network within global tech innovation ecosystems
- Advanced degree in relevant field (PhD preferred)
- Certification in futures thinking or strategic foresight