Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. As a 2026 Futurist & Innovation Strategist, you'll decode emerging trends, architect next-generation solutions, and steer our organization toward exponential growth in the post-2025 landscape. This role demands visionary thinking combined with actionable execution to shape industries before they exist.
We're seeking a disruptor who thrives at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and publish proprietary research that redefines competitive advantage. If you dream in paradigms and prototype futures, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze macro-trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech, climate resilience) to identify disruptive opportunities through 2030
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for exponential business models
- Lead innovation sprints with R&D teams to prototype 2026-viable products
- Deliver executive briefings on future-proofing strategies
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks
- Create proprietary foresight methodologies using predictive analytics
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking practices
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or innovation leadership
- Proven track record of launching future-defining products/services
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership on 2025+ industry disruptions
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent
- Proficiency in foresight tools (horizon scanning, Delphi method)
- Experience scaling innovation in Fortune 500 environments