Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as a pioneering 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We seek a visionary leader who will drive our organization's forward-looking initiatives, anticipating technological and societal shifts to position us at the forefront of the 2026 landscape. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to transform emerging trends into actionable strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech/socioeconomic trends to forecast developments impacting 2026 landscape
- Develop strategic roadmaps for future-proof product portfolios and service offerings
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate next-generation solutions
- Partner with C-suite to integrate futurist insights into corporate strategy
- Monitor emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for disruptive potential
- Create scenario-planning models for market evolution through 2026
- Author thought leadership positioning FutureWorks as industry futurist authority
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven track record of forecasting market shifts (5+ year horizon)
- Expertise in emerging technologies and exponential change patterns
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Economics, or Technology Policy
- Exceptional data synthesis and scenario modeling capabilities
- Experience presenting to executive audiences on complex future concepts
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., CFPS) preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-oriented initiatives