Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into market-disrupting realities. This pivotal role demands foresight, technical acumen, and the ability to navigate the complex intersection of emerging technologies and human behavior. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to pioneer solutions that define tomorrow's landscape today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic frameworks for 2026 technology adoption across AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to identify emerging risks and opportunities in 3-5 year horizons
- Conduct deep-dive research on exponential technologies and market disruption vectors
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-focused product concepts
- Present strategic insights to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation pipeline maturity and future-readiness
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or futurist consulting
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum computing)
- Proven track record of delivering future-focused roadmaps that drive revenue growth
- Advanced degree in technology, business, or futures studies
- Certification in scenario planning or strategic foresight (e.g., CFIP preferred)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-vision implementation