Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and lead disruptive initiatives that will redefine industries. This pivotal role demands a blend of foresight, strategic acumen, and hands-on innovation execution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research emerging technologies, and shape our 5-year innovation pipeline while mentoring cross-functional teams to pioneer breakthrough solutions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech trends and market shifts to develop actionable 2026 innovation roadmaps
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping and scaling disruptive technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and emerging tech startups
- Present visionary frameworks to executive leadership and investors
- Develop intellectual property portfolios and patent strategies
- Mentor innovation lab teams and drive R&D initiatives
- Author thought leadership publications on future-of-work paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products or services
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Futures Studies
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning capabilities
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Certification in innovation management (e.g., PDMA, CMI) preferred