Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and transform emerging technologies into market-defining opportunities. This pivotal role bridges foresight with execution, ensuring our organization leads rather than follows the exponential change reshaping industries by 2026.
In our dynamic Austin headquarters, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to identify paradigm-shifting trends, develop strategic blueprints for the next 3-5 years, and launch ventures that redefine markets. We offer unparalleled autonomy, competitive equity, and the chance to shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological disruptions across AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Develop multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with exponential growth projections
- Architect ventures targeting $1B+ market opportunities in emerging sectors
- Present strategic foresight to executive stakeholders and investment committees
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Measure innovation ROI using proprietary future-impact assessment frameworks
- Mentor cross-functional teams in exponential thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futures research at Fortune 500 or scale-up
- Proven track record of launching ventures with $100M+ market impact
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed journals or industry publications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Strategy, or related technical field
- Experience with scenario planning and probabilistic forecasting models
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., WFS, APF)
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026+ innovation roadmaps