Job Description
Shape tomorrow's innovations today as our Futurist & Innovation Strategist at FutureWorks Inc. We're seeking a visionary thinker to decode emerging technologies and market shifts, transforming foresight into actionable strategies. You'll lead cross-functional teams to develop decade-long roadmaps while identifying disruptive opportunities across AI, biotech, and sustainable tech. Join us in building the future of human progress.
This role demands intellectual curiosity, strategic agility, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders. You'll partner with C-suite executives to anticipate societal shifts, conduct horizon-scanning research, and embed future intelligence into our innovation ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies and global megatrends to identify strategic opportunities
- Develop and present future scenarios and innovation roadmaps to executive leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams to translate foresight into product development initiatives
- Monitor and evaluate disruptors in adjacent industries using quantitative and qualitative methods
- Build and maintain a network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Create compelling narratives about future possibilities for internal and external audiences
- Integrate sustainability and ethical considerations into long-term innovation planning
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years experience in innovation strategy, consulting, or futurism roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing future-focused business strategies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence senior leadership
- Deep knowledge of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-focused projects or publications