Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of technological and societal evolution. This role blends foresight analysis with actionable strategy development, requiring you to decode emerging trends and translate them into market-leading initiatives. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across industries to build resilient innovation roadmaps while maintaining ethical frameworks for technological advancement.
We offer a dynamic remote-first culture with competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and biannual innovation retreats in global tech hubs. Your work will directly shape how businesses prepare for the 2026 digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological convergence (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Develop cross-industry innovation roadmaps with 5-year strategic foresight
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive market shifts
- Facilitate executive workshops on future-proofing business models
- Author thought leadership on emerging societal implications of 2026 tech
- Build partnerships with academic labs and emerging tech incubators
- Quantify ROI for innovation investments using predictive analytics
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or tech consulting
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps
- Expertise in emerging tech trends (Generative AI, Web3, neurotech)
- Certification in futures studies, strategic foresight, or equivalent
- Experience with scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP)
- Presentation skills for C-level audiences across diverse industries
- Published thought leadership on technological disruption
- Advanced data literacy with predictive modeling experience