Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. As a leader in anticipating and shaping the future, we're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next evolution. This pivotal role requires a blend of foresight, technological acumen, and business strategy to position our organization at the cutting edge of emerging trends. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to transform futuristic concepts into actionable roadmaps that drive sustainable growth and market leadership.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026+ strategic frameworks incorporating AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype and validate future-facing business models
- Analyze global tech policy shifts and geopolitical trends affecting long-term corporate strategy
- Design and execute scenario-planning methodologies for disruptive market transformations
- Establish KPIs and measurement systems for tracking innovation maturity and ROI
- Present strategic recommendations to board members with data-backed future-state projections
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies and trend analysis
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategy, Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- 10+ years experience in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or futurism
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (Web3, AGI, synthetic biology) and market impacts
- Certification in Futures Thinking, Strategic Foresight, or equivalent
- Exceptional data visualization and narrative storytelling for complex future scenarios
- Experience with horizon scanning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Strong network within innovation ecosystems (VCs, accelerators, research institutions)