Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for emerging societal challenges. This role requires blending foresight with execution to shape products and services that will define the next decade. You'll collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to prototype and scale sustainable technologies while navigating complex ethical frameworks. Our Austin hub offers a dynamic environment where your ideas become industry benchmarks.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for AI-integrated sustainable infrastructure
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum computing applications
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging biotech and climate-tech disruptions
- Design ethical frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Present strategic blueprints to C-suite and venture partners
- Manage $2M+ innovation budgets with ROI-driven KPIs
- Curate partnerships with academic institutions and government labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or R&D leadership
- Expertise in emerging tech: quantum, AI ethics, circular economy
- Proven track record scaling enterprise-level innovations
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 4th industrial revolution impacts
- Proficiency in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Experience with public-private innovation ecosystems