Job Description
Shape the future with FutureWorks Inc.! We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap. Join our elite team at the intersection of technology, foresight, and business transformation.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll identify emerging trends, develop future-proof strategies, and guide cross-functional teams toward groundbreaking solutions. This role combines deep analytical rigor with creative vision to position FutureWorks as an industry pioneer.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological, social, and economic shifts
- Develop innovation roadmaps integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech advancements
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to align strategic initiatives with future market opportunities
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for disruptive business models
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-proof solutions
- Present foresight insights to investors, partners, and industry forums
- Mentor junior futurists and build foresight capabilities across departments
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field
- 7+ years experience in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, Web3, sustainable tech)
- Proven track record of delivering future-oriented business strategies
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CFS, CFIP)
- Portfolio demonstrating published research or thought leadership
- Experience leading cross-functional innovation teams