Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow! We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge trend analysis with actionable business strategy, ensuring we dominate emerging markets before they exist. You'll lead cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into market-leading products while fostering a culture of radical innovation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and commerce, and can distill complex future scenarios into executable plans, this is your moment to shape destiny.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech/social trends (2026 horizon) to identify disruptive opportunities
- Develop and implement innovation frameworks for product development pipelines
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with C-suite and external partners
- Design future-proof business models and go-to-market strategies
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype next-generation solutions
- Present strategic insights to investors and board members
- Mentor junior futurists and innovation specialists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy/innovation with Fortune 500 or scale-up experience
- Proven track record forecasting market shifts (2018-2025 validation)
- Expertise in AI, biotech, or quantum computing implications
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Business Strategy, or related field
- Certification in Futures Studies (e.g., CFrA) preferred
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling capabilities
- Published thought leadership in innovation publications