Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as we redefine tomorrow's digital landscape. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect next-gen solutions at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Lead groundbreaking initiatives that will shape industries for the next decade. Work alongside world-class researchers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where your ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping 2026-era technologies
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum AI, neural interfaces, etc.)
- Secure $5M+ in R&D funding through strategic partnerships
- Present findings to C-suite executives and industry consortiums
- Drive patent development for proprietary 2026 solutions
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching future-tech initiatives
- Expertise in at least 3 emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, blockchain)
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering preferred
- Published research in IEEE/Nature journals
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants