Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to shape tomorrow's business landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking innovator to decode emerging trends, architect long-term roadmaps, and drive transformative initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate technological disruptions, market shifts, and societal changes, ensuring our organization stays ahead of the curve.
Why FutureWorks? We're a Silicon Valley trailblazer with a legacy of pioneering breakthroughs in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, bold experimentation, and a commitment to creating a better future. This is your chance to impact global strategy while working alongside world-class futurists and technologists.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI ethics, climate tech, biotech convergence) to identify opportunities and threats through 2026
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align leadership on future-ready organizational capabilities
- Produce actionable whitepapers and executive briefings on disruptive technologies
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen solutions aligned with 2026 market projections
- Monitor geopolitical and regulatory shifts affecting long-term business strategy
- Establish KPIs for future-readiness and track progress against strategic milestones
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- 8+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurist roles at Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year strategic roadmaps that influenced business outcomes
- Exceptional storytelling skills with experience presenting to C-suite and boards
- Published thought leadership in futurism or tech strategy (e.g., Harvard Business Review)
- Proficiency in futures research methodologies (Delphi, horizon scanning, scenario planning)
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects with measurable impact