Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next decade. This role blends foresight analysis, technology integration, and human-centered design to solve complex global challenges. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in developing breakthrough solutions across sustainability, AI ethics, and immersive experiences. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your moment to shape tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligned with emerging tech trends and societal shifts
- Lead stakeholder workshops to identify and prioritize 2026-era market opportunities
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies and paradigm shifts
- Design scalable frameworks for ethical AI implementation in future business models
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype next-generation human-machine interfaces
- Build strategic partnerships with academia, government, and industry disruptors
- Present findings to executive leadership and board of directors
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Technology Strategy, Futures Studies, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in innovation management or strategic foresight roles
- Proven track record developing long-term tech roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (quantum computing, biotech, AGI)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through complex transformation initiatives
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate abstract concepts to diverse audiences