Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of technology and human progress. We seek a forward-thinking leader to develop actionable roadmaps that position our organization at the forefront of emerging trends. This role combines cutting-edge foresight with practical execution, requiring you to synthesize global technological shifts, market disruptions, and societal evolutions into transformative business strategies.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation. Your insights will directly shape product roadmaps, investment priorities, and competitive positioning for the 2026 horizon. We offer a dynamic environment where your ideas can scale into industry-defining initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and global megatrends to forecast 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for long-term competitive advantage
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present compelling insights to executive stakeholders through data-driven narratives
- Establish KPIs to track innovation pipeline maturity and ROI
- Partner with R&D to translate foresight into tangible product roadmaps
- Author annual 'Future Horizon' reports for industry leadership
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futurism, or technology consulting
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Deep expertise in AI/ML, quantum computing, or biotech convergence
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario planning capabilities
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Published thought leadership on emerging tech impacts
- Experience with horizon scanning methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)