Job Description
Shape tomorrow's business landscape as our 2026 Innovation Strategist. FutureWorks Global seeks a visionary leader to architect breakthrough solutions for post-2025 challenges. You'll spearhead R&D initiatives, identify emerging tech paradigms, and transform foresight into actionable strategy. Join our cross-disciplinary team redefining what's possible in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies impacting 2026+ markets
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps integrating AI, IoT, and climate resilience frameworks
- Partner with C-suite to align innovation portfolios with ESG and UN SDG targets
- Design and facilitate future-focused workshops with Fortune 500 clients
- Author quarterly trend briefs on quantum adoption and metaverse economics
- Manage $2M+ innovation budgets for prototyping and pilot programs
- Mentor cross-functional teams in agile futures methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in corporate strategy, R&D, or futurist consulting
- Proven expertise in emerging tech ecosystems (quantum, AGI, Web3)
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ economic scenarios
- Advanced certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight
- Track record scaling innovation from concept to commercialization
- Expertise in systems thinking and scenario modeling tools
- Experience with regulatory frameworks for autonomous systems