Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a visionary 2026 Strategic Futurist to shape tomorrow's landscape today. We're seeking a forward-thinking innovator to decode emerging trends, develop next-generation strategies, and lead our organization into the future. This role combines cutting-edge research with practical execution to position us at the forefront of technological and societal evolution by 2026.
As a key member of our Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global thought leaders to architect sustainable growth frameworks. Ideal candidates thrive in ambiguity, possess deep analytical prowess, and are passionate about redefining industries through strategic foresight.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and forecast technological, economic, and social megatrends impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop evidence-based strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to embed future-thinking into organizational DNA
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, academics, and industry disruptors
- Translate complex scenarios into actionable business strategies for executive leadership
- Quantify future market opportunities and competitive threats through predictive modeling
- Champion ethical innovation frameworks for emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum)
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or corporate R&D
- Proven experience developing long-term strategic plans for Fortune 500 companies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to influence C-level stakeholders
- Published thought leadership on future-of-work or digital transformation topics
- Proficiency in strategic forecasting tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)