Job Description
Join FutureVision Labs as we pioneer the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Strategic Innovation Director to architect our next-gen roadmap and drive disruptive solutions that redefine industries. This senior leadership role requires a blend of futuristic thinking, operational excellence, and cross-functional mastery to transform ambitious concepts into market realities.
As a cornerstone of our executive team, you'll lead strategic initiatives spanning AI integration, sustainable tech adoption, and human-centric design. You'll collaborate with global R&D partners, secure $10M+ innovation budgets, and mentor the next generation of change-makers. Our Austin-based hub offers unparalleled resources including quantum computing labs and a dedicated innovation accelerator.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 technology roadmap with 5-year strategic vision
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing disruptive product prototypes
- Secure $10M+ annual innovation budgets through stakeholder alignment
- Partner with MIT and Stanford on emerging tech research initiatives
- Drive ESG-compliant innovation frameworks across 15+ global markets
- Mentor C-suite executives on future tech adoption strategies
- Launch minimum 3 breakthrough products by 2026
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech innovation with 5+ in executive leadership
- Proven track record of scaling products to $100M+ revenue
- Expertise in quantum computing, blockchain, or biotech convergence
- Certified in Strategic Innovation Management (SIM) or equivalent
- Published thought leader in IEEE or Harvard Business Review
- Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or Futurism
- Portfolio of 3+ patented innovations (2020-2023)