Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc., a pioneering force in tomorrow's solutions, as we seek a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to architect our next evolution. This premier role demands a forward-thinking leader to navigate emerging technological landscapes, anticipate paradigm shifts, and shape our decade-long strategic roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, drive innovation labs, and translate foresight into actionable initiatives that redefine industries. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and exponential growth, this is your defining moment.
We offer an unparalleled environment where your insights directly impact Fortune 500 clients, startup incubations, and global policy frameworks. With cutting-edge resources and a culture that rewards intellectual courage, you'll pioneer solutions for quantum computing, AI ethics, sustainable ecosystems, and human augmentation. Your work will position FutureWorks as the definitive thought leader in the 2026 paradigm.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive 2026 strategic foresight framework analyzing biotech, AI, climate tech, and neurotechnology convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing products and services with Fortune 500 partners
- Author high-impact trend reports and scenario-planning documents for executive and board-level decision-making
- Curate exclusive thought leadership summits featuring Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and UN futurists
- Architect FutureWorks' 2026 R&D pipeline securing $50M+ in venture partnerships and government grants
- Mentor a specialized futurist team while establishing industry benchmarks for ethical innovation protocols
- Drive organizational culture transformation embedding anticipatory intelligence across all business units
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futuristics, Systems Thinking, Strategic Innovation, or equivalent with 8+ years of foresight experience
- Proven track record of developing multi-year strategic roadmaps adopted by Fortune 500 companies or governments
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI) and their societal implications
- Exceptional data synthesis skills combining predictive analytics, ethnographic research, and scenario modeling
- Published thought leadership in top-tier futurist journals (e.g., Futures, Technological Forecasting) with 1000+ citations
- Executive-level presentation skills delivering keynotes at Davos, TED, or equivalent global forums
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from AC/FS or foresight academy) with portfolio of 5+ transformational projects