Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as we shape tomorrow's landscape today. We seek a visionary Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead to drive our 2026 roadmap and beyond. This pivotal role requires blending foresight with execution to transform emerging trends into market-defining opportunities. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing long-term strategic frameworks while maintaining agile execution capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive 2026 strategic innovation roadmap aligned with market evolution
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging technologies and societal shifts with global impact
- Design and facilitate strategic workshops for C-suite executives and key stakeholders
- Translate foresight insights into actionable business initiatives with measurable ROI
- Build and manage an innovation pipeline with rigorous evaluation frameworks
- Collaborate with R&D to prototype future-forward solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to board members and investors
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic planning, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in futures thinking methodologies (e.g., scenario planning, Delphi technique)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Advanced degree in Business, Technology, or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership in strategic innovation or futurism