Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as we pioneer the frontier of 2026 technology and business strategy. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive transformational initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of emerging tech, market analysis, and corporate foresight, shaping how organizations will operate in the near-future landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate futuristic concepts into actionable blueprints.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep technological foresight, and excels at connecting dots between today's innovations and tomorrow's opportunities. You'll lead cross-functional workshops, publish thought leadership on post-2025 trends, and influence product roadmaps that will define the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 strategic roadmaps by analyzing emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives on post-2025 market disruptions
- Develop patentable innovation frameworks for future product ecosystems
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions targeting 2026 market readiness
- Author quarterly foresight reports on geopolitical and technological shifts
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets for future-focused initiatives
- Mentor junior strategists in futuristic thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning or innovation consulting with Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in emerging tech forecasting (AI/ML, Web3, neuromorphic computing)
- Proven track record of launching future-oriented products/services
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Systems Engineering, or Strategic Innovation
- Published thought leadership on post-2025 technology trends
- Certification in Foresight Methodology (e.g., CFt from APF)
- Experience with horizon scanning and weak signal analysis
- Fluency in at least one future-tech programming language (Python/R)