Job Description
Step into the future with FutureWorks Inc. as we pioneer the next wave of technological and societal transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect solutions for tomorrow's challenges. Join our elite team of futurists, technologists, and design thinkers to redefine industries and create sustainable impact. This role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, requiring both analytical brilliance and creative ingenuity. Your work will directly influence how businesses, governments, and communities evolve in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Develop long-term innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 societal and technological trends
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify emerging opportunities and disruptive threats
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and human augmentation
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for complex future-state ecosystems
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed future-proof strategies into organizational DNA
- Present foresight insights through compelling visual narratives and executive dashboards
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, researchers, and industry pioneers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, futures research, or related foresight discipline
- Proven track record of translating future trends into actionable business strategies
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or relevant technical field
- Published thought leadership on emerging technologies or societal transformation
- Experience working with global Fortune 500 companies on innovation initiatives