Job Description
Join FutureWorks Inc. as we redefine tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist Strategist to architect innovative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of foresight, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to transform emerging trends into actionable business opportunities.
In our dynamic San Francisco hub, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate paradigm shifts in technology, markets, and human behavior. Your insights will directly shape our product roadmap, investment priorities, and long-term competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to identify strategic opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-based roadmaps for product innovation and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future-facing initiatives
- Produce high-impact foresight reports and executive presentations
- Partner with R&D to incubate next-generation solutions
- Establish KPIs for measuring innovation pipeline success
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercial outcomes
- Expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology, Business, or related field
- Exceptional communication skills for executive audiences
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Experience with emerging tech ecosystems (blockchain, AR/VR, etc.)