Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026 technology. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, driving our roadmap for the next generation of digital transformation. You'll collaborate with elite engineers, designers, and industry disruptors to shape the future of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and bold experimentation. With competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and a state-of-the-art innovation hub in downtown San Francisco, we empower you to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps through market analysis and trend forecasting
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to prototype and validate emerging technologies
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite and external stakeholders
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets with ROI-focused decision-making
- Mentor junior futurists and drive internal innovation culture
- Author thought leadership reports on 2026 industry disruptors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy, product innovation, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record in forecasting 3-5 year tech trends
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, biotech, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business
- Published thought leadership in tech innovation
- Experience managing cross-functional teams of 15+ professionals
- Strong financial acumen for innovation portfolio management
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, scenario planning)