Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next-generation strategic roadmap and catalyze breakthrough innovations. This pivotal role demands a blend of deep foresight, cross-industry expertise, and transformative leadership to position our organization at the vanguard of technological and societal evolution.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cutting-edge research initiatives, and develop actionable frameworks for navigating emerging trends. Our dynamic environment empowers you to shape the future while driving tangible business impact through data-driven innovation strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 strategic innovation roadmap, aligning with long-term corporate vision
- Lead cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and prototype emerging technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across global markets, industries, and geopolitical shifts
- Design and implement future-proof business models for next-generation markets
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and board members through compelling narratives
- Build and maintain an ecosystem of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Drive innovation culture through workshops, hackathons, and thought leadership initiatives
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or C-suite leadership
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies in Fortune 500 environments
- Expertise in scenario planning, systemic risk analysis, and trend forecasting methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies
- Published thought leadership in futures research or innovation management
- Experience scaling innovation initiatives in global markets