Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global as a 2026 Innovation Strategist and architect the future of tomorrow's technology landscape. We're seeking visionary thinkers to bridge emerging technologies with market readiness, driving our next generation of breakthrough solutions. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, cross-functional leadership, and a passion for shaping industries before they exist.
As a cornerstone of our R&D division, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and startup incubators to identify and accelerate technologies poised for 2026 market disruption. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, this is your opportunity to define what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps by analyzing quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to prototype and validate future-use case scenarios
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Present disruption forecasts to executive leadership and investors
- Design ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
- Mentor junior futurists in foresight methodologies
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' industry whitepapers
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or equivalent field
- 5+ years in innovation consulting or corporate R&D leadership
- Expertise in emerging tech trends (quantum, AI, neurotech)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial strategy
- Strong network with Silicon Valley and global research ecosystems
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Scenario Planning preferred
- Exceptional presentation skills for C-level audiences