Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's solutions. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next frontier of technology and human progress. This pivotal role demands a blend of foresight, analytical rigor, and creative problem-solving to transform emerging trends into actionable business strategies.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing 2026+ technology roadmaps and implementation frameworks
- Analyze emerging global trends, disruptive technologies, and socio-economic shifts to identify strategic opportunities
- Design scenario-planning models for high-impact future business environments
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Establish KPIs and measurement systems for future-readiness initiatives
- Drive innovation workshops and thought leadership programs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Innovation, Futures Studies, or related field; PhD preferred
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional data visualization and narrative storytelling abilities
- Experience leading complex cross-organizational transformation projects
- Certification in futures research (e.g., WFS, APF) strongly preferred