Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a 2026 Strategic Futurist and lead the charge in shaping tomorrow's landscape today. We seek a visionary innovator to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends that will redefine industries by 2026. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to architect sustainable futures. Your insights will directly influence product roadmaps, investment decisions, and organizational transformation. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business evolution, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Analyze horizon-scanning data across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing to identify 2026 inflection points
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for global market disruptions and competitive landscapes
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into executable strategic initiatives
- Author forward-looking white papers and trend briefings for executive stakeholders and investors
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Champion ethical innovation practices while navigating emerging regulatory and societal challenges
- Measure and communicate ROI of future-focused initiatives through KPIs and impact modeling
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, R&D leadership, or innovation roles with Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Proven track record of translating future insights into commercial success
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation publications
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences