Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's landscape through groundbreaking innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-generation technology roadmap and spearhead transformative initiatives that will shape the future of global industries. This pivotal role combines foresight analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to position our company at the vanguard of technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive innovation roadmaps for 2026+ technologies including quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and market disruptors
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to anticipate technological shifts
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Present strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders with data-driven impact projections
- Build and manage an innovation ecosystem including startups, academia, and industry partners
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, product development, or technology consulting
- Proven track record of launching future-focused technologies or products
- Expertise in emerging tech domains (AI, IoT, blockchain, biotech)
- Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, or Technology preferred
- Certification in innovation management (e.g., PDMA, CIMP) strongly desired
- Exceptional analytical and scenario-planning capabilities
- Experience leading global teams across diverse cultural and technical domains