Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and position us for exponential growth. This role blends cutting-edge technology with human-centric design to solve challenges that don't yet exist. You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping solutions for emerging markets while aligning our vision with long-term societal trends. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and execution, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with emerging tech trends (quantum computing, biotech, AI ethics)
- Lead scenario planning for 2026 market disruptions and competitive landscapes
- Drive R&D initiatives in sustainable tech and circular economy solutions
- Collaborate with C-suite to integrate future-proof strategies into corporate vision
- Manage innovation sprints with engineering, design, and product teams
- Analyze global megatrends (demographic shifts, climate resilience) for opportunity identification
- Present strategic frameworks to investors and board stakeholders
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership within tech/consulting
- Expertise in futures methodology (horizon scanning, backcasting)
- Proven track record launching products/services with 5+ year vision cycles
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies (PhD preferred)
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (blockchain, neuromorphic computing)
- Experience building cross-cultural innovation teams across 3+ continents
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or sustainable development
- Fluency in strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)