Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinking leader who can decode emerging trends, pioneer breakthrough technologies, and shape our organization's trajectory for the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and translate futuristic insights into actionable business strategies that drive exponential growth.
As a key architect of our 2026 vision, you'll harness cutting-edge methodologies like scenario planning, horizon scanning, and technology forecasting to identify disruptive opportunities and mitigate existential risks. Your work will directly influence product development, market expansion, and organizational resilience in an era of unprecedented change.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to map technological, social, and economic trends through 2026
- Design and execute innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology
- Champion human-centered design principles in future-proofing organizational systems
- Develop scenario-based models to prepare for disruptive market shifts
- Facilitate executive workshops to align leadership on future-state priorities
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation maturity and future-readiness
- Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic planning with proven impact on future-focused initiatives
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (AI, Web3, biotech, etc.)
- Exceptional analytical skills with data-driven decision-making
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation teams
- Published thought leadership on future trends or innovation strategy
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFMP preferred)