Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as we redefine the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Lead to architect breakthrough solutions at the intersection of quantum computing, sustainable tech, and AI ethics. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who thrives on ambiguity and wants to shape industries before they exist. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors to prototype tomorrow's innovations today.
Responsibilities
- Develop 3-year innovation roadmaps for quantum-sustainable tech integration
- Lead cross-disciplinary labs prototyping 2026-era technologies
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through strategic partnerships
- Present future-ready solutions to C-suite and government bodies
- Mentor teams in exponential thinking and agile innovation
- Publish industry-defining whitepapers on emerging tech paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech innovation with 5+ in future-tech strategy
- Proven track record scaling breakthrough technologies (quantum/AI/energy)
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Physics, or Futurism
- Deep expertise in ethical AI frameworks and sustainable design
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants
- Published thought leadership in tech foresight publications