Job Description
Join FutureWorks Labs as a 2026 Innovation Strategist and help define the next frontier of human progress. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect breakthrough solutions for emerging global challenges. This role bridges cutting-edge technology, behavioral science, and sustainable development to create actionable roadmaps for the post-2025 landscape. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN sustainability leaders to transform theoretical concepts into scalable impact.
Why You'll Thrive Here: Our dynamic culture combines academic rigor with startup agility. Enjoy unlimited R&D budget, quarterly innovation retreats in Tokyo and Dubai, and the autonomy to lead moonshot projects that shape humanity's trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026-era innovation frameworks for Fortune 500 clients
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping quantum-resistant AI systems
- Produce annual State of 2026 trend reports for the World Economic Forum
- Design carbon-negative supply chain models for next-gen industries
- Curate immersive futures-thinking workshops for C-suite executives
- Secure $10M+ in innovation grants from NSF and Horizon Europe
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Innovation, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or emerging tech consulting
- Published author in Journal of Futures Studies or similar
- Expertise in scenario planning using Delphi method and causal layered analysis
- Proficiency in quantum computing simulation environments
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ scalable innovations implemented post-2020