Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for the decade ahead. In this pivotal role, you'll forecast emerging technologies, disrupt industries, and shape how humanity interacts with the future. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, strategy, and cutting-edge innovation, this is your moment to define tomorrow.
Our ideal candidate combines deep technological intuition with strategic business acumen, leveraging data-driven insights to identify paradigm shifts before they happen. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation labs, and present actionable blueprints that position us as the undisputed leader in 2026's digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 technology roadmaps covering AI, biotech, quantum computing, and sustainable systems
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify disruptive market opportunities and threats
- Design strategic innovation frameworks for emerging markets and exponential technologies
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate future-facing business models
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders and external partners
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D pioneers
- Monitor global tech trends and geopolitical shifts affecting innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or emerging technology strategy
- Proven track record of disrupting industries through technology forecasting
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology, quantum)
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Exceptional data modeling and scenario-planning capabilities
- Experience presenting to C-suite and boards on complex future scenarios
- Published thought leadership in technology foresight or innovation strategy
- Certification in Futures Studies or Strategic Foresight preferred