Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative solutions, and lead our charge into the next technological frontier. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to shape our innovation roadmap beyond 2025.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate risks in rapidly evolving markets. Your insights will directly influence product development, corporate strategy, and investment decisions for our next-generation portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and synthesize global technological, economic, and social trends to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop and lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype breakthrough solutions
- Present strategic foresight reports to executive leadership and board stakeholders
- Design and implement horizon-scanning frameworks for emerging technologies
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready features into development roadmaps
- Lead external thought leadership initiatives including industry panels and published research
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into commercial opportunities
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI, quantum computing, biotech, or space tech
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Business Strategy, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, Foresight Practitioner)
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futures publications
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation teams