Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global at the forefront of tomorrow's economy. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative business models for the next decade. This role blends cutting-edge research with actionable strategy development for Fortune 500 clients.
As a key member of our Futures Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives across tech, healthcare, and sustainability sectors. Our team operates at the intersection of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and climate resilience – where the future isn't predicted, it's engineered.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts through 2030
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for clients navigating 2026 market landscapes
- Produce executive briefings on exponential technologies and their commercial implications
- Facilitate cross-industry innovation workshops with Fortune 500 leadership teams
- Quantify market opportunities using predictive analytics and trend forecasting models
- Build proprietary research methodologies for emerging ecosystem analysis
- Present strategic roadmaps to boards and investment committees
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or equivalent field
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate strategy
- Proven track record of developing market-leading future scenarios
- Expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Strong data modeling and quantitative analysis capabilities
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex future concepts
- Published research in futurism or innovation strategy preferred
- Certification in Futures Thinking or Strategic Foresight (e.g., APF, WFS)