Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of emerging technologies and market disruptions. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with actionable execution, driving our organization's leadership in the rapidly evolving 2026 landscape.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities and build scalable innovation frameworks. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and human-centric design, this is your chance to shape what comes next.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026 technology disruptions
- Develop strategic roadmaps for emerging markets and disruptive innovations
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops with R&D, product, and engineering teams
- Build quantitative models for market adoption and ROI forecasting
- Present innovation frameworks to executive stakeholders and investors
- Manage pilot programs for prototype technologies and market testing
- Establish KPIs for innovation pipeline maturity and adoption rates
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, product development, or futures research
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies (AI/ML, quantum, biotech)
- Advanced degree in business, technology, or futures studies
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation execution
- Strong data modeling and scenario planning capabilities
- Experience with agile methodologies and rapid prototyping
- Certification in foresight methodology (e.g., CFIP preferred)