Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as a Senior Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's innovations today. We're seeking visionary thinkers to decode emerging trends and shape our 2026 roadmap. This pivotal role blends technological foresight with strategic execution, transforming abstract concepts into market-leading solutions. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate disruption and pioneer breakthroughs across AI, biotech, and sustainable systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts affecting 2026 markets
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for long-term business resilience
- Translate foresight insights into actionable product roadmaps and investment strategies
- Present futuristic visions to executive stakeholders and external partners
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs for rapid prototyping of 2026 solutions
- Author thought leadership on emerging trends and industry disruption
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 8+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial impact
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and systems thinking
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Experience with emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Certification in foresight methodologies (e.g., CF foresight) preferred
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Advanced degree in strategic foresight, economics, or related field