Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as a 2026 Futurist Strategist and shape the future of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary thinker to lead strategic planning for 2026 and beyond, driving innovation across emerging technologies. This role requires a blend of analytical prowess, creative foresight, and executive leadership to position our company at the forefront of industry disruption.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to develop actionable roadmaps for quantum computing, AI ethics, sustainable tech, and human augmentation. Your insights will directly influence product development, market entry strategies, and long-term organizational resilience in an exponentially changing world.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, biotech, climate tech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop strategic frameworks for 5-year product roadmaps and innovation pipelines
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-state vision
- Author thought leadership publications and executive briefs on 2026 industry scenarios
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions for 2026 market readiness
- Advose on ethical implications of exponential technologies and regulatory frameworks
- Build external partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Technology, Business, or Future Studies (PhD/MSc preferred)
- Published thought leadership on future trends and disruptive innovation
- Experience leading enterprise-level strategic transformation initiatives
- Deep understanding of global sustainability and ethical tech frameworks
- Exceptional communication skills for executive and technical audiences
- Portfolio demonstrating scenario planning and trend analysis projects