Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as a 2026 Innovation Strategist and architect tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions that will redefine our world by 2026. This senior role blends foresight analysis with strategic execution, requiring you to anticipate paradigm shifts and position our portfolio at the forefront of next-generation solutions.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-ready roadmaps, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate complex trend data into actionable business strategies. This is your chance to shape industries before they exist.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026-relevant technologies (quantum computing, AGI, biotech convergence)
- Develop scenario roadmaps for 3-5 year strategic planning cycles
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-critical solutions
- Author trend briefings for executive and investor audiences
- Establish innovation governance frameworks for emerging domains
- Manage $2M+ innovation portfolio with measurable ROI targets
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, futurism, or technology consulting
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2020s technological convergence
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of scaling innovation initiatives
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on future strategy