Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global as a 2026 Innovation Strategist and architect the next frontier of technological advancement. We seek a visionary thinker to spearhead our decade-long roadmap, blending cutting-edge research with market foresight. This pivotal role demands a strategic architect who can anticipate paradigm shifts in AI, biotech, and sustainable infrastructure while translating complex futures into actionable business strategies. Collaborate with C-suite executives to embed innovation into our DNA and position FutureWorks as the undisputed leader in tomorrow's economy.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 Innovation Roadmap, aligning technological trends with corporate vision
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Design strategic frameworks for integrating breakthrough innovations into product development
- Partner with R&D teams to accelerate prototyping of future-facing solutions
- Deliver executive briefings on market disruption scenarios and competitive positioning
- Establish ecosystem partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs
- Quantify ROI projections for futuristic technologies using predictive modeling
- Foster a culture of radical innovation through cross-functional workshops
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field
- 10+ years experience in strategic innovation or technology forecasting
- Proven track record of launching market-disruptive products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning and strategic foresight methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional data visualization and storytelling for complex concepts
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation teams
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Innovation Management preferred