Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of disruptive technologies and business models. This role blends foresight analysis, cross-industry collaboration, and cutting-edge tech integration to position our clients as market leaders in the rapidly evolving 2026 landscape. You'll work with Fortune 500 companies, emerging startups, and global R&D labs to transform futuristic concepts into actionable roadmaps.
Why FutureWorks? We offer a dynamic remote-first culture with quarterly innovation retreats in global tech hubs, comprehensive upskilling in emerging fields, and equity participation in our patent portfolio. Our team includes Nobel laureates, ex-NASA engineers, and serial entrepreneurs who redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps integrating quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops with C-suite executives to identify 2026 market disruptors
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies (e.g., neurointerfaces, climate engineering)
- Design scalable frameworks for sustainable tech adoption in regulated industries
- Collaborate with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on pilot projects
- Present strategic insights to global boards using immersive VR analytics dashboards
- Mentor junior futurists through our Future Leaders program
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Innovation Management, Futures Studies, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategic planning with proven 2020+ technology adoption projects
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (e.g., AGI, synthetic biology)
- Published thought leadership in journals like Harvard Business Review or Wired
- Certification in Futures Forecasting (e.g., CFP) or Systems Thinking
- Portfolio of implemented innovation strategies with measurable ROI
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal AI, Monte Carlo simulations)