Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to lead our next-generation product roadmap and shape disruptive technologies. This role requires a blend of foresight, technical acumen, and market intuition to identify emerging trends and translate them into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to pioneer solutions that redefine industries.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology and human behavior, with a proven ability to anticipate market shifts 3-5 years ahead. You'll influence C-suite decisions while maintaining hands-on involvement in R&D sprints. This is a rare opportunity to build the future today in an award-winning innovation hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to identify 2026 market opportunities
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term product innovation
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision
- Produce annual 2026 Tech Horizon Reports with actionable insights
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track innovation ROI
- Represent company at global futurism forums and thought leadership events
Qualifications
- 5+ years in strategy/innovation roles with tech or consulting background
- Deep expertise in trend analysis and futures methodologies
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful long-term innovation projects
- Strong proficiency in data visualization and scenario planning tools
- Experience scaling startups or managing enterprise innovation pipelines
- Certification in Foresight or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Published thought leadership in tech/futurism publications