Job Description
Are you ready to shape the future? FutureWorks Inc. seeks a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to lead our transformation toward 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a forward-thinker who can decode emerging trends, harness disruptive technologies, and architect strategies that redefine industries.
You will spearhead our innovation ecosystem, collaborating with C-suite executives to integrate foresight into product roadmaps, market expansion, and organizational resilience. We offer an unparalleled platform to influence the trajectory of technology, sustainability, and human progress in the coming decade.
Join us in building tomorrow, today. Your insights will directly impact how businesses and societies evolve in the 2020s and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends, emerging technologies, and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop and implement strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating future scenarios into actionable product development plans
- Establish and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and industry disruptors
- Present compelling foresight narratives to stakeholders through executive briefings and public forums
- Design and oversee pilot programs for next-generation solutions in AI, biotech, and sustainable systems
- Monitor and evaluate strategic initiatives against KPIs, iterating approaches based on future feedback loops
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futurism, Strategic Innovation, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership roles
- Expertise in foresight methodologies including scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis
- Proven track record of launching successful future-focused initiatives in tech or adjacent sectors
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology) and societal impacts
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex future concepts into executable strategies
- Portfolio demonstrating published foresight work or implemented innovation frameworks