Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative business strategies. This role demands a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to position our clients as industry pioneers in an era of unprecedented technological and social evolution.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities. Your work will directly shape product roadmaps, market entry strategies, and organizational resilience frameworks for Fortune 500 companies navigating the 2026 horizon.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 business landscapes
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for 3-5 year strategic roadmaps
- Facilitate cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D, product, and marketing teams
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership positioning FutureWorks as a 2026 innovation authority
- Design and implement AI-augmented trend analysis systems for real-time opportunity detection
- Build strategic partnerships with emerging tech incubators and academic research institutions
- Present future-vision briefings to executive stakeholders and investor boards
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating future insights into actionable business strategies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, neurotech)
- Exceptional systems thinking and scenario-planning methodologies
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation journals (e.g., Futures, Research-Technology Management)
- Experience with horizon scanning tools like Trend Hunter, Gartner Hype Cycles, or proprietary frameworks
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from the Association of Professional Futurists)