Job Description
Join FutureWorks Global as we pioneer the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for the transformative decade ahead. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human-centric design, requiring a leader who can anticipate market shifts and position our organization as the catalyst for tomorrow's breakthroughs.
Your Impact: You will shape our 2026-2030 innovation framework, driving initiatives that redefine industries while creating measurable social value. Work alongside Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and sustainability architects to build solutions that matter.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 innovation roadmap, aligning with global sustainability targets and market disruption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional labs in emerging tech domains (quantum computing, bio-integration, climate AI)
- Analyze macro-trends to identify first-mover advantages in trillion-dollar emerging markets
- Design human-centered frameworks for ethical adoption of transformative technologies
- Present strategic vision to C-suite and board with data-backed scenario modeling
- Manage $5M+ innovation portfolio with ROI-focused KPIs
- Pioneer industry standards for responsible innovation through thought leadership
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, futures research, or disruption consulting
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of scaling technologies from concept to market leadership
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Published thought leadership in innovation or sustainability journals
- Certification in Systems Dynamics or Strategic Foresight
- Experience building innovation ecosystems across public/private sectors