Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at FutureWorks Inc. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. Join our elite team at the forefront of technological evolution where your strategic foresight will redefine industries.
As the nexus of our innovation ecosystem, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D pioneers to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies. This role demands intellectual curiosity, systems thinking, and the ability to transform uncertainty into competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning for 2026+ technological, social, and economic disruptions
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for market evolution
- Architect innovation pipelines integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Present future-state roadmaps to executive stakeholders and investors
- Establish cross-functional future labs with industry partners
- Produce annual Future State reports with actionable insights
- Mentor next-generation futurists in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, consulting, or futurism
- Deep expertise in emerging tech (quantum, AI, Web3, biotech)
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial outcomes
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and visualization capabilities
- Published thought leadership on future trends
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation initiatives
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred