Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to architect our next-generation strategy in the heart of San Francisco. This pivotal role demands a blend of visionary thinking, strategic foresight, and hands-on innovation leadership. You'll shape how we navigate technological disruption, market evolution, and societal shifts through 2026 and beyond. If you thrive at the intersection of emerging tech, behavioral economics, and long-term planning, this is your moment to define the future.
We offer a dynamic environment where your insights directly impact global product roadmaps, R&D initiatives, and corporate transformation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and present future scenarios to Fortune 500 partners. This isn't just a job—it's a chance to build the blueprint for what's next.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026+ strategic foresight frameworks using horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype next-gen solutions in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Present future scenario briefings to executive leadership and external stakeholders
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex future projections into actionable product roadmaps and investment strategies
- Mentor junior strategists and foster a culture of experimental innovation
- Author high-impact thought leadership reports on emerging market disruptions
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurism, Strategic Foresight, Technology Management, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurism consulting
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Proven track record of translating future scenarios into commercial success
- Exceptional storytelling skills with data-driven scenario visualization
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous transitions
- Published thought leadership on future trends (articles, books, or keynotes)
- Portfolio demonstrating future-back strategic planning outcomes