Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global as we pioneer the next wave of technological disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for emerging markets. This role requires a blend of futuristic thinking, data-driven decision making, and cross-industry collaboration to transform how businesses prepare for the post-2025 landscape.
You'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, identify paradigm-shifting opportunities, and translate foresight into actionable roadmaps. Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and market evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging trends and disruptors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align C-suite on future-proofing strategies
- Author thought leadership papers on societal impacts of 2026 technology adoption
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for climate-resilient business models
- Partner with venture capital arms to scout breakthrough startups
- Represent company at global tech summits as future trends authority
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation
- Proven track record of launching future-oriented initiatives
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ technological disruption
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Innovation Management
- Experience advising C-suite on digital transformation
- Portfolio demonstrating future-proofing frameworks implementation