Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today as FutureWorks Inc.'s Senior Futurist & Innovation Strategist. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging trends, architect transformative solutions, and drive our organization's next decade of growth. Join our interdisciplinary team of pioneers redefining industries through foresight and strategic innovation.
In this pivotal role, you'll bridge cutting-edge research with actionable business strategy, collaborating with C-suite executives to navigate exponential change. You'll lead horizon-scanning initiatives, build innovation ecosystems, and translate complex futures into compelling roadmaps that position FutureWorks as the market leader in 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Lead global foresight initiatives, identifying disruptive trends across AI, biotech, and quantum computing
- Architect innovation roadmaps with 5-10 year strategic horizons
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for volatile market conditions
- Partner with R&D to commercialize breakthrough technologies
- Build and lead cross-functional innovation taskforces
- Present future insights to executive stakeholders and investors
- Drive culture of experimentation through rapid prototyping programs
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation management, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of translating trends into market advantages
- Expertise in emerging tech (AI, Web3, synthetic biology)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills
- Experience leading cross-continental innovation teams
- Published thought leadership in future-focused publications
- Fluency in strategic frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi method)