Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape today as our 2026 Strategic Innovation Lead. Join FutureWorks Global at the forefront of transformative change, where you'll architect breakthrough strategies for the post-2025 era. This pivotal role demands visionary thinking to navigate emerging technologies, market disruptions, and global sustainability challenges. Lead cross-functional teams in developing future-proof frameworks while driving exponential growth in our innovation pipeline.
We offer unparalleled autonomy to pioneer solutions that redefine industries, backed by cutting-edge resources and a culture that celebrates calculated risk-taking. Your impact will resonate across markets as we prepare for the next technological and societal paradigm shift.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 market readiness
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech convergence)
- Champion sustainability initiatives aligning with 2030 UN SDGs
- Design and implement agile prototyping labs for rapid solution validation
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and disruptor startups
- Present innovation portfolios to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-focused methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or corporate foresight leadership
- Proven track record scaling breakthrough products/services
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis frameworks
- Advanced degree in relevant field (MBA, MS Innovation, or equivalent)
- Experience with exponential technology adoption cycles
- Strong background in ESG and sustainable business models
- Certification in futures thinking or innovation management preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives