Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as we pioneer the next frontier of innovation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of technology and business. This role sits at the intersection of emerging tech, market analysis, and strategic foresight, shaping our roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify disruptive opportunities and develop actionable frameworks for sustainable growth.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep tech acumen, and can translate complex trends into competitive advantages. If you're passionate about defining tomorrow's business paradigms, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technology disruptions
- Develop innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-forward solutions
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with product and engineering leads
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation ROI and future-readiness
- Author thought leadership on emerging market paradigms
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy, innovation, or futurist roles
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, biotech)
- Proven track record of launching disruptive products/services
- Advanced degree in business, technology, or futurist studies
- Strong financial modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Published thought leadership in industry journals
- Experience with emerging market analysis and competitive intelligence
- Certification in innovation management or foresight methodologies