Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at FutureWorks Inc., where innovation meets impact. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect our next-generation roadmap. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge technology, human behavior analysis, and sustainable business models to position our organization at the forefront of the 2026 landscape. Join a dynamic team of disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, where your insights will directly influence product development, market positioning, and global strategy.
At FutureWorks, we foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and bold experimentation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and cross-functional teams to transform futuristic concepts into actionable blueprints. We offer competitive equity, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible work arrangements designed for peak performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis across AI, biotech, climate tech, and quantum computing domains
- Develop multi-year strategic roadmaps aligning emerging technologies with business objectives
- Present foresight insights to executive stakeholders through compelling data visualizations
- Champion innovation workshops to cultivate organizational futurist capabilities
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory developments affecting 2026 market landscapes
- Build partnerships with academic institutions and think tanks for trend validation
- Author quarterly foresight briefs and scenario-planning frameworks
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field with 5+ years experience
- Proven track record of translating technological trends into business strategy
- Expertise in scenario planning, Delphi methods, and trend impact analysis
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research methodologies background
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating previous foresight projects and strategic outcomes