Job Description
Step into the future as our 2026 Innovation Strategist at FutureVision Labs, where tomorrow's technology becomes today's reality. We're seeking a visionary leader to architect our next-gen roadmap, bridging cutting-edge research with market-ready solutions. In this pivotal role, you'll drive our innovation pipeline across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems, shaping products that will define the next decade. Join a team of pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where your strategic vision will directly impact how humanity interacts with technology by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 technology innovation roadmap, aligning with market trends and emerging paradigms
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives spanning AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech domains
- Identify and prioritize breakthrough opportunities through competitive analysis and patent landscape mapping
- Collaborate with C-suite to secure $50M+ innovation budgets and resource allocation
- Present strategic frameworks to investors and board members quarterly
- Mentor a 15-person innovation lab of PhD researchers and engineers
- Drive partnerships with leading academic institutions and tech incubators
Qualifications
- 12+ years in tech strategy, R&D leadership, or innovation management at Fortune 500 scale
- Proven track record launching 3+ market-defining products with $100M+ revenue impact
- Expertise in emerging technologies: generative AI, quantum algorithms, or climate tech
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Published author in top-tier tech journals or conference proceedings
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants and public-private partnerships
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., scenario planning, Delphi technique)