Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, design next-generation solutions, and position our organization for exponential growth in the rapidly evolving landscape of 2026 and beyond. This is your chance to shape the future of technology, sustainability, and human experience.
In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global think tanks to identify paradigm shifts, develop future-proof roadmaps, and incubate breakthrough innovations that redefine industries. If you're passionate about turning foresight into action and thrive in ambiguity, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to identify and quantify emerging trends impacting 2026 markets
- Develop scenario models and innovation roadmaps for 5-10 year horizons
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype and validate futuristic concepts
- Present trend analyses and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Design immersive future-state simulations for organizational alignment
- Publish thought leadership on 2026 technology and societal shifts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Experience with cross-industry futurist methodologies (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio of published future-state scenarios or innovation roadmaps