Job Description
Join FutureWorks Innovations as a Futurist 2026 Strategist to architect tomorrow's solutions today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to map technological, societal, and market shifts through 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll translate emerging trends into actionable strategies for Fortune 500 clients, driving innovation across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable ecosystems.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology and human behavior, leveraging data-driven foresight to shape future-proof business models. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, present at global forums, and publish groundbreaking research that redefines industry paradigms. This is your chance to leave an indelible mark on the next decade of progress.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for clients in AI, biotech, and clean energy sectors
- Produce quarterly trend briefings on disruptive innovations and market inflection points
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for executive teams across Fortune 500 companies
- Author white papers and keynote presentations at global innovation summits
- Advise product development teams on future-proofing architectures and UX design
- Build proprietary foresight models using predictive analytics and machine learning
- Mentor junior strategists in horizon scanning and trend synthesis methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Proven track record of publishing trend analyses or scenario-planning frameworks
- Expertise in AI, quantum computing, or climate tech forecasting methodologies
- Executive-level presentation skills with 50+ keynote engagements
- Proficiency in foresight tools (e.g., Delphi method, horizon scanning)
- Experience advising Fortune 500 clients on technology adoption roadmaps
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 trend predictions with 85%+ accuracy