Job Description
Shape the future as our 2026 Innovation Strategist! Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of transformative technology, where we're building the next generation of solutions for tomorrow's challenges. This pivotal role demands visionary thinking to develop long-term innovation roadmaps, anticipate market shifts, and lead cross-functional teams in executing breakthrough initiatives. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to align innovation with business objectives while fostering a culture of experimentation and rapid prototyping. If you're passionate about turning futuristic concepts into tangible value, this is your opportunity to define the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 5-year innovation strategy aligned with 2026 technological horizons
- Lead cross-functional teams in conceptualizing and prototyping next-gen solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies and market disruptors
- Present innovation roadmaps to executive stakeholders and secure resource allocation
- Establish KPIs to measure innovation ROI and track adoption of breakthrough initiatives
- Foster partnerships with startups, research institutions, and industry thought leaders
- Champion agile methodologies and rapid experimentation frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching market-defining technologies
- Expertise in emerging tech: AI, quantum computing, biotech, or Web3
- Strategic planning with ability to translate vision into executable roadmaps
- Exceptional communication skills for executive presentations and stakeholder alignment
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Innovation
- Certification in innovation management (e.g., PDMA, CMI) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating delivered innovation initiatives